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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.98, 176.14 and 101.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.98, 176.14 and 101.78 is: 151.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.98 : 176.14 = 101.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.98/176.14 = 101.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.98x = 176.14 × 101.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.98x = 17,927.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,927.53/117.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.95

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