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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.72, 175.35 and 104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.72, 175.35 and 104.76 is: 156.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.72 : 175.35 = 104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.72/175.35 = 104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.72x = 175.35 × 104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.72x = 18,369.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,369.67/117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.05

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