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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.16, 175.74 and 45.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.16, 175.74 and 45.01 is: 67.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.16 : 175.74 = 45.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.16/175.74 = 45.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.16x = 175.74 × 45.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.16x = 7,910.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,910.06/117.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.52

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