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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.59, 175.49 and 114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.59, 175.49 and 114.86 is: 171.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.59 : 175.49 = 114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.59/175.49 = 114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.59x = 175.49 × 114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.59x = 20,156.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,156.78/117.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.42

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