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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.33, 175.85 and 109.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.33, 175.85 and 109.65 is: 164.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.33 : 175.85 = 109.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.33/175.85 = 109.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.33x = 175.85 × 109.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.33x = 19,281.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,281.40/117.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.33

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