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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.06, 175.86 and 101.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.06, 175.86 and 101.22 is: 152.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.06 : 175.86 = 101.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.06/175.86 = 101.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.06x = 175.86 × 101.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.06x = 17,800.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,800.55/117.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.06

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