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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.15, 174.99 and 105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.15, 174.99 and 105.72 is: 157.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.15 : 174.99 = 105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.15/174.99 = 105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.15x = 174.99 × 105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.15x = 18,499.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,499.94/117.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.92

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