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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.30, 175.96 and 36.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.30, 175.96 and 36.14 is: 54.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.30 : 175.96 = 36.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.30/175.96 = 36.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.30x = 175.96 × 36.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.30x = 6,359.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,359.45/117.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.22

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