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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.14, 175.72 and 53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.14, 175.72 and 53 is: 79.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.14 : 175.72 = 53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.14/175.72 = 53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.14x = 175.72 × 53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.14x = 9,313.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,313.16/117.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.50

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