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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.16, 175.73 and 40.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.16, 175.73 and 40.12 is: 60.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.16 : 175.73 = 40.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.16/175.73 = 40.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.16x = 175.73 × 40.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.16x = 7,049.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,049.21/117.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.17

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