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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.03, 175.34 and 101.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.03, 175.34 and 101.71 is: 152.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.03 : 175.34 = 101.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.03/175.34 = 101.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.03x = 175.34 × 101.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.03x = 17,833.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,833.32/117.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.39

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