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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.07, 174.98 and 114.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.07, 174.98 and 114.45 is: 172.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.07 : 174.98 = 114.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.07/174.98 = 114.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.07x = 174.98 × 114.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.07x = 20,025.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,025.89/116.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.53

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