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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.84, 176.01 and 112.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.84, 176.01 and 112.62 is: 168.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.84 : 176.01 = 112.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.84/176.01 = 112.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.84x = 176.01 × 112.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.84x = 19,822.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,822.25/117.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.21

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