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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.45, 175.86 and 81.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.45, 175.86 and 81.32 is: 121.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.45 : 175.86 = 81.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.45/175.86 = 81.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.45x = 175.86 × 81.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.45x = 14,300.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,300.06/117.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.75

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