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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.75, 176.64 and 103.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.75, 176.64 and 103.32 is: 154.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.75 : 176.64 = 103.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.75/176.64 = 103.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.75x = 176.64 × 103.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.75x = 18,250.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,250.44/117.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.99

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