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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.98, 176.67 and 79.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.98, 176.67 and 79.42 is: 118.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.98 : 176.67 = 79.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.98/176.67 = 79.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.98x = 176.67 × 79.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.98x = 14,031.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,031.13/117.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.93

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