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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.16, 175.81 and 45.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.16, 175.81 and 45.02 is: 67.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.16 : 175.81 = 45.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.16/175.81 = 45.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.16x = 175.81 × 45.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.16x = 7,914.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,914.97/117.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.56

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