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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.54, 175.68 and 107.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.54, 175.68 and 107.21 is: 160.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.54 : 175.68 = 107.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.54/175.68 = 107.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.54x = 175.68 × 107.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.54x = 18,833.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,833.77/117.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.23

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