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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.23, 175.75 and 59.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.23, 175.75 and 59.40 is: 89.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.23 : 175.75 = 59.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.23/175.75 = 59.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.23x = 175.75 × 59.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.23x = 10,439.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,439.40/117.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.05

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