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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.28, 175.98 and 112.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.28, 175.98 and 112.84 is: 169.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.28 : 175.98 = 112.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.28/175.98 = 112.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.28x = 175.98 × 112.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.28x = 19,857.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,857.58/117.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.32

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