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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.42, 174.98 and 114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.42, 174.98 and 114.04 is: 171.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.42 : 174.98 = 114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.42/174.98 = 114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.42x = 174.98 × 114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.42x = 19,954.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,954.72/116.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.40

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