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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.27, 175.90 and 63.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.27, 175.90 and 63.50 is: 95.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.27 : 175.90 = 63.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.27/175.90 = 63.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.27x = 175.90 × 63.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.27x = 11,169.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,169.71/117.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.25

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