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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.80, 175.68 and 104.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.80, 175.68 and 104.84 is: 156.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.80 : 175.68 = 104.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.80/175.68 = 104.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.80x = 175.68 × 104.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.80x = 18,418.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,418.29/117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.35

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