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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.33, 175.04 and 108.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.33, 175.04 and 108.23 is: 161.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.33 : 175.04 = 108.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.33/175.04 = 108.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.33x = 175.04 × 108.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.33x = 18,943.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,943.16/117.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.45

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