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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.27, 175.80 and 84.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.27, 175.80 and 84.75 is: 127.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.27 : 175.80 = 84.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.27/175.80 = 84.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.27x = 175.80 × 84.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.27x = 14,899.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,899.05/117.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.05

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