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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.99, 176.85 and 53.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.99, 176.85 and 53.04 is: 79.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.99 : 176.85 = 53.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.99/176.85 = 53.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.99x = 176.85 × 53.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.99x = 9,380.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,380.12/117.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.50

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