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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.70, 175.79 and 114.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.70, 175.79 and 114.36 is: 172.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.70 : 175.79 = 114.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.70/175.79 = 114.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.70x = 175.79 × 114.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.70x = 20,102.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,102.77/116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.26

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