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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.14, 175.62 and 56.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.14, 175.62 and 56.21 is: 84.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.14 : 175.62 = 56.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.14/175.62 = 56.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.14x = 175.62 × 56.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.14x = 9,870.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,870.72/117.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.27

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