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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.17, 175.97 and 103.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.17, 175.97 and 103.94 is: 156.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.17 : 175.97 = 103.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.17/175.97 = 103.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.17x = 175.97 × 103.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.17x = 18,288.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,288.92/117.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.10

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