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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.28, 175.68 and 103.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.28, 175.68 and 103.12 is: 154.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.28 : 175.68 = 103.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.28/175.68 = 103.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.28x = 175.68 × 103.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.28x = 18,116.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,116.12/117.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.47

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