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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.18, 175.84 and 45.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.18, 175.84 and 45.10 is: 67.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.18 : 175.84 = 45.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.18/175.84 = 45.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.18x = 175.84 × 45.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.18x = 7,930.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,930.38/117.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.68

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