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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.05, 175.62 and 111.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.05, 175.62 and 111.83 is: 167.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.05 : 175.62 = 111.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.05/175.62 = 111.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.05x = 175.62 × 111.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.05x = 19,639.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,639.48/117.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.79

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