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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.90, 176.85 and 112.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.90, 176.85 and 112.43 is: 168.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.90 : 176.85 = 112.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.90/176.85 = 112.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.90x = 176.85 × 112.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.90x = 19,883.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,883.69/117.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.65

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