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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.85, 175.20 and 38.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.85, 175.20 and 38.75 is: 58.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.85 : 175.20 = 38.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.85/175.20 = 38.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.85x = 175.20 × 38.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.85x = 6,788.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,788.12/116.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.09

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