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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.25, 175.91 and 69.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.25, 175.91 and 69.13 is: 103.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.25 : 175.91 = 69.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.25/175.91 = 69.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.25x = 175.91 × 69.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.25x = 12,160.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,160.66/117.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.72

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