Construct a probability distribution based on the following frequency distribution

Construct a probability distribution based on the following frequency distribution.

Outcome	102	105	108	111	114	117
Frequency	10	20	45	15	20	15

Draw a graph of the hypothetical probability distribution.
Compute the expected value of the outcome.

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