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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.11, 175.80 and 53.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.11, 175.80 and 53.03 is: 79.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.11 : 175.80 = 53.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.11/175.80 = 53.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.11x = 175.80 × 53.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.11x = 9,322.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,322.67/117.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.61

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