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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.36, 175.77 and 111.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.36, 175.77 and 111.69 is: 167.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.36 : 175.77 = 111.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.36/175.77 = 111.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.36x = 175.77 × 111.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.36x = 19,631.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,631.75/117.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.28

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