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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.26, 175.91 and 71.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.26, 175.91 and 71.03 is: 106.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.26 : 175.91 = 71.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.26/175.91 = 71.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.26x = 175.91 × 71.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.26x = 12,493.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,493.65/117.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.54

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