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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.33, 176.25 and 102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.33, 176.25 and 102.08 is: 153.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.33 : 176.25 = 102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.33/176.25 = 102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.33x = 176.25 × 102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.33x = 17,990.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,990.72/117.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.33

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