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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.38, 175.12 and 104.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.38, 175.12 and 104.31 is: 155.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.38 : 175.12 = 104.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.38/175.12 = 104.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.38x = 175.12 × 104.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.38x = 18,266.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,266.51/117.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.62

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