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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.27, 176.21 and 105.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.27, 176.21 and 105.21 is: 158.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.27 : 176.21 = 105.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.27/176.21 = 105.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.27x = 176.21 × 105.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.27x = 18,538.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,538.53/117.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.08

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