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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.54, 176.30 and 112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.54, 176.30 and 112.28 is: 168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.54 : 176.30 = 112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.54/176.30 = 112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.54x = 176.30 × 112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.54x = 19,793.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,793.52/117.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.40

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