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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.76, 174.72 and 114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.76, 174.72 and 114 is: 170.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.76 : 174.72 = 114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.76/174.72 = 114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.76x = 174.72 × 114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.76x = 19,918.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,918.08/116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.59

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