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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.54, 175.44 and 112.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.54, 175.44 and 112.27 is: 167.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.54 : 175.44 = 112.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.54/175.44 = 112.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.54x = 175.44 × 112.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.54x = 19,696.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,696.65/117.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.57

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