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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.22, 175.80 and 65.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.22, 175.80 and 65.18 is: 97.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.22 : 175.80 = 65.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.22/175.80 = 65.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.22x = 175.80 × 65.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.22x = 11,457.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,457.77/117.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.75

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