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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.06, 175.29 and 81.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.06, 175.29 and 81.06 is: 121.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.06 : 175.29 = 81.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.06/175.29 = 81.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.06x = 175.29 × 81.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.06x = 14,209.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,209.01/117.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.38

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