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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.71, 175.53 and 100.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.71, 175.53 and 100.70 is: 150.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.71 : 175.53 = 100.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.71/175.53 = 100.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.71x = 175.53 × 100.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.71x = 17,675.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,675.87/117.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.16

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