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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.25, 175.87 and 111.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.25, 175.87 and 111.93 is: 167.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.25 : 175.87 = 111.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.25/175.87 = 111.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.25x = 175.87 × 111.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.25x = 19,685.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,685.60/117.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.90

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