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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.99, 175.95 and 109.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.99, 175.95 and 109.17 is: 162.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.99 : 175.95 = 109.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.99/175.95 = 109.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.99x = 175.95 × 109.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.99x = 19,208.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,208.46/117.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.80

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