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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.03, 175.50 and 111.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.03, 175.50 and 111.69 is: 167.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.03 : 175.50 = 111.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.03/175.50 = 111.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.03x = 175.50 × 111.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.03x = 19,601.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,601.60/117.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.49

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