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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.12, 175.72 and 97.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.12, 175.72 and 97.04 is: 145.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.12 : 175.72 = 97.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.12/175.72 = 97.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.12x = 175.72 × 97.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.12x = 17,051.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,051.87/117.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.59

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