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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.03, 175.34 and 71.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.03, 175.34 and 71.29 is: 106.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.03 : 175.34 = 71.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.03/175.34 = 71.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.03x = 175.34 × 71.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.03x = 12,499.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,499.99/117.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.81

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