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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.99, 175.70 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.99, 175.70 and 112.68 is: 167.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.99 : 175.70 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.99/175.70 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.99x = 175.70 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.99x = 19,798.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,798.16/117.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.80

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