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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.73, 175.08 and 39.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.73, 175.08 and 39.69 is: 59.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.73 : 175.08 = 39.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.73/175.08 = 39.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.73x = 175.08 × 39.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.73x = 6,948.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,948.85/116.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.53

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