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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.39, 175.97 and 53.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.39, 175.97 and 53.31 is: 79.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.39 : 175.97 = 53.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.39/175.97 = 53.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.39x = 175.97 × 53.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.39x = 9,380.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,380.69/117.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.91

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