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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.83, 175.88 and 109.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.83, 175.88 and 109.37 is: 163.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.83 : 175.88 = 109.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.83/175.88 = 109.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.83x = 175.88 × 109.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.83x = 19,236.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,236.00/117.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.25

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