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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.28, 174.53 and 116.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.28, 174.53 and 116.06 is: 172.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.28 : 174.53 = 116.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.28/174.53 = 116.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.28x = 174.53 × 116.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.28x = 20,255.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,255.37/117.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.72

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