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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.36, 175.72 and 81.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.36, 175.72 and 81.20 is: 121.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.36 : 175.72 = 81.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.36/175.72 = 81.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.36x = 175.72 × 81.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.36x = 14,268.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,268.46/117.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.58

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