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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.19, 173.79 and 114.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.19, 173.79 and 114.84 is: 171.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.19 : 173.79 = 114.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.19/173.79 = 114.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.19x = 173.79 × 114.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.19x = 19,958.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,958.04/116.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.77

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