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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.09, 174.78 and 104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.09, 174.78 and 104.94 is: 156.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.09 : 174.78 = 104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.09/174.78 = 104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.09x = 174.78 × 104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.09x = 18,341.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,341.41/117.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.64

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