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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.15, 175.81 and 48.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.15, 175.81 and 48.68 is: 73.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.15 : 175.81 = 48.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.15/175.81 = 48.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.15x = 175.81 × 48.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.15x = 8,558.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,558.43/117.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.06

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