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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.20, 175.27 and 116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.20, 175.27 and 116.20 is: 175.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.20 : 175.27 = 116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.20/175.27 = 116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.20x = 175.27 × 116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.20x = 20,366.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,366.37/116.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.27

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