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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.65, 176.51 and 101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.65, 176.51 and 101.52 is: 152.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.65 : 176.51 = 101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.65/176.51 = 101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.65x = 176.51 × 101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.65x = 17,919.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,919.55/117.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.31

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