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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118, 176.97 and 69.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118, 176.97 and 69.94 is: 104.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118 : 176.97 = 69.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118/176.97 = 69.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118x = 176.97 × 69.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118x = 12,377.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,377.28/118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.89

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