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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.28, 175.50 and 69.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.28, 175.50 and 69.04 is: 103.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.28 : 175.50 = 69.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.28/175.50 = 69.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.28x = 175.50 × 69.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.28x = 12,116.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,116.52/117.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.31

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