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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117, 175.54 and 65.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117, 175.54 and 65.58 is: 98.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117 : 175.54 = 65.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117/175.54 = 65.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117x = 175.54 × 65.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117x = 11,511.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,511.91/117
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.39

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