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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.29, 175.86 and 45.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.29, 175.86 and 45.15 is: 67.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.29 : 175.86 = 45.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.29/175.86 = 45.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.29x = 175.86 × 45.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.29x = 7,940.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,940.08/117.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.70

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