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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.52, 176.10 and 105.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.52, 176.10 and 105.27 is: 157.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.52 : 176.10 = 105.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.52/176.10 = 105.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.52x = 176.10 × 105.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.52x = 18,536.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,536.64/117.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.73

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