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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.16, 175.59 and 71.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.16, 175.59 and 71.40 is: 107.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.16 : 175.59 = 71.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.16/175.59 = 71.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.16x = 175.59 × 71.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.16x = 12,537.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,537.13/117.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.01

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