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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.10, 175.72 and 52.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.10, 175.72 and 52.13 is: 78.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.10 : 175.72 = 52.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.10/175.72 = 52.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.10x = 175.72 × 52.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.10x = 9,160.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,160.28/117.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.23

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