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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.03, 174.94 and 106.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.03, 174.94 and 106.71 is: 159.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.03 : 174.94 = 106.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.03/174.94 = 106.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.03x = 174.94 × 106.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.03x = 18,667.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,667.85/117.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.51

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