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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.88, 175.64 and 117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.88, 175.64 and 117.40 is: 174.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.88 : 175.64 = 117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.88/175.64 = 117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.88x = 175.64 × 117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.88x = 20,620.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,620.14/117.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.92

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