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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.41, 175.93 and 104.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.41, 175.93 and 104.81 is: 157.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.41 : 175.93 = 104.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.41/175.93 = 104.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.41x = 175.93 × 104.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.41x = 18,439.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,439.22/117.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.05

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