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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.02, 174.51 and 102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.02, 174.51 and 102.66 is: 153.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.02 : 174.51 = 102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.02/174.51 = 102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.02x = 174.51 × 102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.02x = 17,914.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,914.68/117.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.09

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