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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.74, 175.70 and 113.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.74, 175.70 and 113.84 is: 169.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.74 : 175.70 = 113.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.74/175.70 = 113.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.74x = 175.70 × 113.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.74x = 20,001.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,001.69/117.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.88

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