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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.32, 175.04 and 106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.32, 175.04 and 106.52 is: 158.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.32 : 175.04 = 106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.32/175.04 = 106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.32x = 175.04 × 106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.32x = 18,645.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,645.26/117.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.93

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