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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.18, 175.78 and 106.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.18, 175.78 and 106.93 is: 160.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.18 : 175.78 = 106.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.18/175.78 = 106.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.18x = 175.78 × 106.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.18x = 18,796.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,796.16/117.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.40

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