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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.98, 176.97 and 66.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.98, 176.97 and 66.67 is: 100.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.98 : 176.97 = 66.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.98/176.97 = 66.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.98x = 176.97 × 66.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.98x = 11,798.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,798.59/117.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.01

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