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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.14, 175.66 and 56.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.14, 175.66 and 56.14 is: 84.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.14 : 175.66 = 56.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.14/175.66 = 56.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.14x = 175.66 × 56.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.14x = 9,861.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,861.55/117.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.19

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