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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.21, 175.76 and 71.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.21, 175.76 and 71.52 is: 107.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.21 : 175.76 = 71.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.21/175.76 = 71.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.21x = 175.76 × 71.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.21x = 12,570.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,570.36/117.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.25

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