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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.68, 175.55 and 104.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.68, 175.55 and 104.18 is: 155.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.68 : 175.55 = 104.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.68/175.55 = 104.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.68x = 175.55 × 104.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.68x = 18,287.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,287.40/117.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.41

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