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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.90, 177.06 and 104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.90, 177.06 and 104.22 is: 156.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.90 : 177.06 = 104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.90/177.06 = 104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.90x = 177.06 × 104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.90x = 18,453.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,453.19/117.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.52

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