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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.18, 175.56 and 71.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.18, 175.56 and 71.54 is: 107.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.18 : 175.56 = 71.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.18/175.56 = 71.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.18x = 175.56 × 71.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.18x = 12,559.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,559.56/117.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.18

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