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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.72, 174.10 and 114.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.72, 174.10 and 114.92 is: 171.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.72 : 174.10 = 114.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.72/174.10 = 114.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.72x = 174.10 × 114.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.72x = 20,007.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,007.57/116.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.42

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