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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117, 175.20 and 102.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117, 175.20 and 102.42 is: 153.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117 : 175.20 = 102.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117/175.20 = 102.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117x = 175.20 × 102.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117x = 17,943.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,943.98/117
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.37

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