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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.61, 175.67 and 114.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.61, 175.67 and 114.37 is: 170.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.61 : 175.67 = 114.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.61/175.67 = 114.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.61x = 175.67 × 114.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.61x = 20,090.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,090.81/117.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.83

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