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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.52, 175.25 and 103.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.52, 175.25 and 103.16 is: 153.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.52 : 175.25 = 103.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.52/175.25 = 103.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.52x = 175.25 × 103.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.52x = 18,078.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,078.79/117.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.84

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