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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.72, 175.59 and 115.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.72, 175.59 and 115.92 is: 172.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.72 : 175.59 = 115.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.72/175.59 = 115.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.72x = 175.59 × 115.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.72x = 20,354.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,354.39/117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.91

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