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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.27, 175.65 and 102.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.27, 175.65 and 102.84 is: 154.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.27 : 175.65 = 102.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.27/175.65 = 102.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.27x = 175.65 × 102.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.27x = 18,063.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,063.85/117.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.04

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