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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.14, 175.77 and 52.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.14, 175.77 and 52.25 is: 78.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.14 : 175.77 = 52.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.14/175.77 = 52.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.14x = 175.77 × 52.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.14x = 9,183.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,183.10/117.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.40

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