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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.81, 175.19 and 48.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.81, 175.19 and 48.38 is: 72.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.81 : 175.19 = 48.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.81/175.19 = 48.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.81x = 175.19 × 48.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.81x = 8,475.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,475.70/116.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.56

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