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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.39, 175.26 and 105.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.39, 175.26 and 105.87 is: 158.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.39 : 175.26 = 105.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.39/175.26 = 105.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.39x = 175.26 × 105.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.39x = 18,553.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,553.37/117.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.06

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