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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.95, 176.88 and 45.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.95, 176.88 and 45.79 is: 68.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.95 : 176.88 = 45.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.95/176.88 = 45.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.95x = 176.88 × 45.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.95x = 8,099.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,099.78/117.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.67

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