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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.52, 175.49 and 110.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.52, 175.49 and 110.77 is: 165.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.52 : 175.49 = 110.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.52/175.49 = 110.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.52x = 175.49 × 110.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.52x = 19,439.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,439.03/117.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.41

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