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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.76, 175.84 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.76, 175.84 and 115.12 is: 171.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.76 : 175.84 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.76/175.84 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.76x = 175.84 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.76x = 20,242.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,242.70/117.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.90

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