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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.76, 173.76 and 114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.76, 173.76 and 114.18 is: 169.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.76 : 173.76 = 114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.76/173.76 = 114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.76x = 173.76 × 114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.76x = 19,839.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,839.92/116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.92

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