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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.26, 175.65 and 102.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.26, 175.65 and 102.63 is: 153.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.26 : 175.65 = 102.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.26/175.65 = 102.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.26x = 175.65 × 102.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.26x = 18,026.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,026.08/117.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.72

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