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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.40, 175.49 and 114.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.40, 175.49 and 114.52 is: 171.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.40 : 175.49 = 114.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.40/175.49 = 114.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.40x = 175.49 × 114.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.40x = 20,097.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,097.11/117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.18

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