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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.99, 176.91 and 79.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.99, 176.91 and 79.49 is: 119.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.99 : 176.91 = 79.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.99/176.91 = 79.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.99x = 176.91 × 79.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.99x = 14,062.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,062.58/117.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.18

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