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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.29, 175.83 and 45.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.29, 175.83 and 45.10 is: 67.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.29 : 175.83 = 45.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.29/175.83 = 45.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.29x = 175.83 × 45.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.29x = 7,929.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,929.49/117.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.61

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