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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.05, 175.68 and 76.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.05, 175.68 and 76.52 is: 114.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.05 : 175.68 = 76.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.05/175.68 = 76.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.05x = 175.68 × 76.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.05x = 13,443.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,443.47/117.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.85

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