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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.52, 176.62 and 109.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.52, 176.62 and 109.03 is: 163.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.52 : 176.62 = 109.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.52/176.62 = 109.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.52x = 176.62 × 109.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.52x = 19,256.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,256.88/117.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.86

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