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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.23, 175.91 and 52.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.23, 175.91 and 52.27 is: 78.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.23 : 175.91 = 52.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.23/175.91 = 52.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.23x = 175.91 × 52.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.23x = 9,194.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,194.11/117.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.43

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