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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.46, 175.83 and 105.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.46, 175.83 and 105.22 is: 157.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.46 : 175.83 = 105.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.46/175.83 = 105.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.46x = 175.83 × 105.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.46x = 18,500.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,500.83/117.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.51

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