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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.37, 175.88 and 45.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.37, 175.88 and 45.19 is: 67.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.37 : 175.88 = 45.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.37/175.88 = 45.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.37x = 175.88 × 45.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.37x = 7,947.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,947.79/117.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.72

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