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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.40, 175.07 and 116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.40, 175.07 and 116.20 is: 173.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.40 : 175.07 = 116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.40/175.07 = 116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.40x = 175.07 × 116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.40x = 20,343.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,343.13/117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.28

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