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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.51, 175 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.51, 175 and 116.16 is: 172.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.51 : 175 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.51/175 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.51x = 175 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.51x = 20,328
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,328/117.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.99

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