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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.12, 175.38 and 76.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.12, 175.38 and 76.34 is: 114.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.12 : 175.38 = 76.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.12/175.38 = 76.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.12x = 175.38 × 76.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.12x = 13,388.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,388.51/117.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.31

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