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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.27, 175.70 and 114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.27, 175.70 and 114.44 is: 171.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.27 : 175.70 = 114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.27/175.70 = 114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.27x = 175.70 × 114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.27x = 20,106.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,106.52/117.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.45

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