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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.40, 175.80 and 97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.40, 175.80 and 97 is: 145.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.40 : 175.80 = 97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.40/175.80 = 97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.40x = 175.80 × 97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.40x = 17,052.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,052.60/117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.25

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