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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.33, 175.98 and 77.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.33, 175.98 and 77.04 is: 115.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.33 : 175.98 = 77.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.33/175.98 = 77.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.33x = 175.98 × 77.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.33x = 13,557.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,557.50/117.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.55

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