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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.02, 175.55 and 52.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.02, 175.55 and 52.02 is: 78.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.02 : 175.55 = 52.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.02/175.55 = 52.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.02x = 175.55 × 52.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.02x = 9,132.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,132.11/117.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.04

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