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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.48, 175.95 and 106.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.48, 175.95 and 106.41 is: 159.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.48 : 175.95 = 106.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.48/175.95 = 106.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.48x = 175.95 × 106.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.48x = 18,722.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,722.84/117.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.37

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