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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.41, 176.03 and 105.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.41, 176.03 and 105.19 is: 157.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.41 : 176.03 = 105.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.41/176.03 = 105.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.41x = 176.03 × 105.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.41x = 18,516.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,516.02/117.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.71

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