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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.25, 175.99 and 71.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.25, 175.99 and 71.69 is: 107.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.25 : 175.99 = 71.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.25/175.99 = 71.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.25x = 175.99 × 71.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.25x = 12,615.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,615.50/117.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.60

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