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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.93, 175.72 and 111.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.93, 175.72 and 111.32 is: 165.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.93 : 175.72 = 111.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.93/175.72 = 111.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.93x = 175.72 × 111.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.93x = 19,561.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,561.85/117.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.88

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