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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117, 175.59 and 52.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117, 175.59 and 52.89 is: 79.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117 : 175.59 = 52.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117/175.59 = 52.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117x = 175.59 × 52.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117x = 9,286.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,286.96/117
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.38

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