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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.36, 175.19 and 107.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.36, 175.19 and 107.73 is: 160.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.36 : 175.19 = 107.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.36/175.19 = 107.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.36x = 175.19 × 107.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.36x = 18,872.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,872.68/117.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.81

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