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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.41, 175.07 and 103.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.41, 175.07 and 103.02 is: 153.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.41 : 175.07 = 103.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.41/175.07 = 103.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.41x = 175.07 × 103.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.41x = 18,035.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,035.20/117.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.62

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