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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.32, 175.92 and 71.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.32, 175.92 and 71.72 is: 107.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.32 : 175.92 = 71.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.32/175.92 = 71.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.32x = 175.92 × 71.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.32x = 12,616.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,616.98/117.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.54

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