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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.16, 175.70 and 48.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.16, 175.70 and 48.65 is: 72.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.16 : 175.70 = 48.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.16/175.70 = 48.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.16x = 175.70 × 48.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.16x = 8,547.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,547.09/117.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.95

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