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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.09, 175.73 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.09, 175.73 and 96.50 is: 144.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.09 : 175.73 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.09/175.73 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.09x = 175.73 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.09x = 16,957.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,957.95/117.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.83

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