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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.09, 175.67 and 43.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.09, 175.67 and 43.97 is: 65.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.09 : 175.67 = 43.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.09/175.67 = 43.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.09x = 175.67 × 43.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.09x = 7,723.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,723.11/117.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.96

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