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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.36, 177.06 and 111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.36, 177.06 and 111.36 is: 168.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.36 : 177.06 = 111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.36/177.06 = 111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.36x = 177.06 × 111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.36x = 19,717.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,717.40/117.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.01

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