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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.30, 175.80 and 104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.30, 175.80 and 104.40 is: 156.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.30 : 175.80 = 104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.30/175.80 = 104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.30x = 175.80 × 104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.30x = 18,353.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,353.52/117.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.47

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