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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.03, 173.95 and 114.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.03, 173.95 and 114.41 is: 171.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.03 : 173.95 = 114.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.03/173.95 = 114.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.03x = 173.95 × 114.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.03x = 19,901.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,901.77/116.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.52

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