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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.63, 175.59 and 103.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.63, 175.59 and 103.95 is: 155.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.63 : 175.59 = 103.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.63/175.59 = 103.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.63x = 175.59 × 103.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.63x = 18,252.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,252.58/117.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.17

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