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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.42, 176.13 and 53.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.42, 176.13 and 53.25 is: 79.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.42 : 176.13 = 53.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.42/176.13 = 53.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.42x = 176.13 × 53.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.42x = 9,378.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,378.92/117.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.88

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