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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.54, 175.90 and 103.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.54, 175.90 and 103.77 is: 155.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.54 : 175.90 = 103.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.54/175.90 = 103.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.54x = 175.90 × 103.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.54x = 18,252.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,252.44/117.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.29

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