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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.19, 174.56 and 114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.19, 174.56 and 114.30 is: 171.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.19 : 174.56 = 114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.19/174.56 = 114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.19x = 174.56 × 114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.19x = 19,951.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,951.64/116.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.72

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