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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.16, 175.76 and 40.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.16, 175.76 and 40.13 is: 60.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.16 : 175.76 = 40.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.16/175.76 = 40.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.16x = 175.76 × 40.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.16x = 7,052.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,052.47/117.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.20

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