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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.99, 176.95 and 72.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.99, 176.95 and 72.33 is: 108.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.99 : 176.95 = 72.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.99/176.95 = 72.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.99x = 176.95 × 72.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.99x = 12,798.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,798.79/117.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.47

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