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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.43, 174.99 and 114.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.43, 174.99 and 114.13 is: 170.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.43 : 174.99 = 114.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.43/174.99 = 114.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.43x = 174.99 × 114.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.43x = 19,971.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,971.61/117.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.07

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