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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.91, 177.56 and 102.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.91, 177.56 and 102.87 is: 154.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.91 : 177.56 = 102.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.91/177.56 = 102.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.91x = 177.56 × 102.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.91x = 18,265.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,265.60/117.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.91

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