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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.48, 175.11 and 113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.48, 175.11 and 113.52 is: 169.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.48 : 175.11 = 113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.48/175.11 = 113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.48x = 175.11 × 113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.48x = 19,878.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,878.49/117.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.21

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