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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.23, 175.69 and 59.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.23, 175.69 and 59.39 is: 89.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.23 : 175.69 = 59.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.23/175.69 = 59.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.23x = 175.69 × 59.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.23x = 10,434.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,434.23/117.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.01

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