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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.88, 175.05 and 113.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.88, 175.05 and 113.64 is: 170.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.88 : 175.05 = 113.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.88/175.05 = 113.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.88x = 175.05 × 113.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.88x = 19,892.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,892.68/116.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.20

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