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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.29, 175.99 and 45.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.29, 175.99 and 45.20 is: 67.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.29 : 175.99 = 45.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.29/175.99 = 45.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.29x = 175.99 × 45.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.29x = 7,954.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,954.52/117.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.82

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