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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.60, 176.08 and 114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.60, 176.08 and 114.72 is: 171.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.60 : 176.08 = 114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.60/176.08 = 114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.60x = 176.08 × 114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.60x = 20,199.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,199.90/117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.77

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