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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.25, 175.88 and 45.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.25, 175.88 and 45.11 is: 67.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.25 : 175.88 = 45.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.25/175.88 = 45.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.25x = 175.88 × 45.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.25x = 7,932.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,932.93/117.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.66

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