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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.03, 175.59 and 96.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.03, 175.59 and 96.87 is: 145.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.03 : 175.59 = 96.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.03/175.59 = 96.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.03x = 175.59 × 96.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.03x = 17,009.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,009.40/117.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.34

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