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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.97, 177.50 and 69.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.97, 177.50 and 69.91 is: 105.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.97 : 177.50 = 69.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.97/177.50 = 69.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.97x = 177.50 × 69.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.97x = 12,408.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,408.68/117.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.19

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