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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.78, 175.46 and 114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.78, 175.46 and 114.20 is: 170.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.78 : 175.46 = 114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.78/175.46 = 114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.78x = 175.46 × 114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.78x = 20,036.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,036.08/117.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.11

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