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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117, 175.52 and 109.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117, 175.52 and 109.71 is: 164.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117 : 175.52 = 109.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117/175.52 = 109.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117x = 175.52 × 109.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117x = 19,255.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,255.75/117
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.58

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