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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.48, 174.45 and 83.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.48, 174.45 and 83.78 is: 125.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.48 : 174.45 = 83.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.48/174.45 = 83.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.48x = 174.45 × 83.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.48x = 14,614.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,614.55/116.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.47

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