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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.09, 175.55 and 111.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.09, 175.55 and 111.31 is: 166.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.09 : 175.55 = 111.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.09/175.55 = 111.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.09x = 175.55 × 111.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.09x = 19,539.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,539.48/117.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.88

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