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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.05, 175.64 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.05, 175.64 and 105.44 is: 158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.05 : 175.64 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.05/175.64 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.05x = 175.64 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.05x = 18,518.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,518.08/117.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.21

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