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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.33, 176.23 and 114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.33, 176.23 and 114.60 is: 172.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.33 : 176.23 = 114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.33/176.23 = 114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.33x = 176.23 × 114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.33x = 20,195.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,195.96/117.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.13

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