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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.44, 175.18 and 105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.44, 175.18 and 105.30 is: 157.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.44 : 175.18 = 105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.44/175.18 = 105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.44x = 175.18 × 105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.44x = 18,446.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,446.45/117.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.07

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