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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.74, 175.61 and 114.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.74, 175.61 and 114.14 is: 170.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.74 : 175.61 = 114.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.74/175.61 = 114.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.74x = 175.61 × 114.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.74x = 20,043.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,043.10/117.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.24

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