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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.87, 173.82 and 114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.87, 173.82 and 114.57 is: 170.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.87 : 173.82 = 114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.87/173.82 = 114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.87x = 173.82 × 114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.87x = 19,914.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,914.92/116.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.40

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