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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.28, 175.71 and 69.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.28, 175.71 and 69.22 is: 103.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.28 : 175.71 = 69.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.28/175.71 = 69.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.28x = 175.71 × 69.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.28x = 12,162.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,162.65/117.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.71

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