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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.12, 175.20 and 114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.12, 175.20 and 114.24 is: 170.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.12 : 175.20 = 114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.12/175.20 = 114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.12x = 175.20 × 114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.12x = 20,014.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,014.85/117.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.89

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