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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.92, 176.93 and 53.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.92, 176.93 and 53.75 is: 80.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.92 : 176.93 = 53.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.92/176.93 = 53.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.92x = 176.93 × 53.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.92x = 9,509.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,509.72/117.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.65

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