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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.46, 175.55 and 100.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.46, 175.55 and 100.45 is: 150.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.46 : 175.55 = 100.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.46/175.55 = 100.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.46x = 175.55 × 100.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.46x = 17,634.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,634.00/117.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.13

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