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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.77, 176.45 and 114.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.77, 176.45 and 114.94 is: 172.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.77 : 176.45 = 114.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.77/176.45 = 114.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.77x = 176.45 × 114.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.77x = 20,280.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,280.28/117.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.20

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