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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.11, 175.83 and 71.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.11, 175.83 and 71.55 is: 107.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.11 : 175.83 = 71.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.11/175.83 = 71.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.11x = 175.83 × 71.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.11x = 12,580.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,580.47/117.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.42

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