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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.54, 176.46 and 112.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.54, 176.46 and 112.07 is: 168.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.54 : 176.46 = 112.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.54/176.46 = 112.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.54x = 176.46 × 112.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.54x = 19,775.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,775.87/117.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.25

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