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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.14, 175.47 and 111.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.14, 175.47 and 111.38 is: 166.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.14 : 175.47 = 111.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.14/175.47 = 111.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.14x = 175.47 × 111.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.14x = 19,543.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,543.85/117.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.84

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