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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117, 175.23 and 100.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117, 175.23 and 100.80 is: 150.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117 : 175.23 = 100.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117/175.23 = 100.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117x = 175.23 × 100.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117x = 17,663.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,663.18/117
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.97

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