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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.28, 175.84 and 59.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.28, 175.84 and 59.43 is: 89.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.28 : 175.84 = 59.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.28/175.84 = 59.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.28x = 175.84 × 59.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.28x = 10,449.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,449.87/117.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.11

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