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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.05, 174.72 and 103.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.05, 174.72 and 103.54 is: 154.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.05 : 174.72 = 103.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.05/174.72 = 103.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.05x = 174.72 × 103.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.05x = 18,089.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,089.99/117.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.55

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