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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.52, 175.90 and 84.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.52, 175.90 and 84.41 is: 126.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.52 : 175.90 = 84.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.52/175.90 = 84.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.52x = 175.90 × 84.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.52x = 14,847.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,847.72/117.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.34

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