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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.12, 175.84 and 69.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.12, 175.84 and 69.08 is: 103.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.12 : 175.84 = 69.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.12/175.84 = 69.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.12x = 175.84 × 69.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.12x = 12,147.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,147.03/117.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.71

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