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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.35, 175.92 and 45.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.35, 175.92 and 45.16 is: 67.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.35 : 175.92 = 45.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.35/175.92 = 45.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.35x = 175.92 × 45.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.35x = 7,944.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,944.55/117.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.70

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