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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.09, 174.99 and 114.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.09, 174.99 and 114.47 is: 172.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.09 : 174.99 = 114.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.09/174.99 = 114.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.09x = 174.99 × 114.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.09x = 20,031.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,031.11/116.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.55

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