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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.74, 175.75 and 108.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.74, 175.75 and 108.11 is: 161.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.74 : 175.75 = 108.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.74/175.75 = 108.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.74x = 175.75 × 108.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.74x = 18,999.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,999.18/117.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.37

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