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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.35, 175.16 and 105.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.35, 175.16 and 105.77 is: 157.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.35 : 175.16 = 105.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.35/175.16 = 105.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.35x = 175.16 × 105.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.35x = 18,527.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,527.38/117.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.88

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