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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.28, 176.22 and 102.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.28, 176.22 and 102.16 is: 153.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.28 : 176.22 = 102.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.28/176.22 = 102.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.28x = 176.22 × 102.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.28x = 18,002.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,002.64/117.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.50

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