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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.33, 175.14 and 108.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.33, 175.14 and 108.87 is: 162.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.33 : 175.14 = 108.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.33/175.14 = 108.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.33x = 175.14 × 108.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.33x = 19,066.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,066.95/117.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.51

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