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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.78, 176.94 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.78, 176.94 and 112.14 is: 168.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.78 : 176.94 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.78/176.94 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.78x = 176.94 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.78x = 19,842.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,842.05/117.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.47

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