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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.31, 175.87 and 52.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.31, 175.87 and 52.26 is: 78.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.31 : 175.87 = 52.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.31/175.87 = 52.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.31x = 175.87 × 52.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.31x = 9,190.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,190.97/117.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.35

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