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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.37, 176.46 and 114.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.37, 176.46 and 114.13 is: 171.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.37 : 176.46 = 114.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.37/176.46 = 114.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.37x = 176.46 × 114.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.37x = 20,139.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,139.38/117.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.59

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