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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.44, 175.88 and 113.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.44, 175.88 and 113.39 is: 169.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.44 : 175.88 = 113.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.44/175.88 = 113.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.44x = 175.88 × 113.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.44x = 19,942.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,942.44/117.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.82

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