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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.35, 176.02 and 114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.35, 176.02 and 114.56 is: 171.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.35 : 176.02 = 114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.35/176.02 = 114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.35x = 176.02 × 114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.35x = 20,165.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,165.98/117.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.85

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