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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.12, 174.96 and 111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.12, 174.96 and 111.20 is: 166.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.12 : 174.96 = 111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.12/174.96 = 111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.12x = 174.96 × 111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.12x = 19,455.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,455.55/117.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.12

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