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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.17, 175.07 and 95.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.17, 175.07 and 95.23 is: 142.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.17 : 175.07 = 95.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.17/175.07 = 95.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.17x = 175.07 × 95.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.17x = 16,671.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,671.52/117.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.28

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