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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.90, 176.88 and 45.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.90, 176.88 and 45.75 is: 68.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.90 : 176.88 = 45.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.90/176.88 = 45.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.90x = 176.88 × 45.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.90x = 8,092.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,092.26/117.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.64

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