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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.53, 174.88 and 78.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.53, 174.88 and 78.09 is: 117.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.53 : 174.88 = 78.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.53/174.88 = 78.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.53x = 174.88 × 78.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.53x = 13,656.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,656.14/116.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.19

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