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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.88, 175.02 and 112.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.88, 175.02 and 112.62 is: 168.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.88 : 175.02 = 112.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.88/175.02 = 112.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.88x = 175.02 × 112.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.88x = 19,710.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,710.75/116.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.64

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