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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.72, 163.21 and 110.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.72, 163.21 and 110.73 is: 153.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.72 : 163.21 = 110.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.72/163.21 = 110.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.72x = 163.21 × 110.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.72x = 18,072.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,072.24/117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.52

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