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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.09, 175.82 and 111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.09, 175.82 and 111.76 is: 167.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.09 : 175.82 = 111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.09/175.82 = 111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.09x = 175.82 × 111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.09x = 19,648.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,648.64/117.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.81

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