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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.39, 175.98 and 45.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.39, 175.98 and 45.18 is: 67.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.39 : 175.98 = 45.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.39/175.98 = 45.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.39x = 175.98 × 45.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.39x = 7,950.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,950.78/117.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.73

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