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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.14, 175.70 and 84.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.14, 175.70 and 84.64 is: 126.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.14 : 175.70 = 84.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.14/175.70 = 84.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.14x = 175.70 × 84.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.14x = 14,871.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,871.25/117.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.95

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