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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.86, 175.80 and 114.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.86, 175.80 and 114.26 is: 170.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.86 : 175.80 = 114.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.86/175.80 = 114.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.86x = 175.80 × 114.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.86x = 20,086.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,086.34/117.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.43

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