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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.42, 175.98 and 101.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.42, 175.98 and 101.22 is: 151.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.42 : 175.98 = 101.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.42/175.98 = 101.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.42x = 175.98 × 101.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.42x = 17,812.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,812.70/117.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.70

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