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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.24, 175.60 and 71.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.24, 175.60 and 71.60 is: 107.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.24 : 175.60 = 71.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.24/175.60 = 71.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.24x = 175.60 × 71.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.24x = 12,572.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,572.96/117.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.24

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