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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.98, 176.96 and 36.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.98, 176.96 and 36.81 is: 55.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.98 : 176.96 = 36.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.98/176.96 = 36.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.98x = 176.96 × 36.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.98x = 6,513.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,513.01/117.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.21

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