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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.62, 175.18 and 112.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.62, 175.18 and 112.78 is: 169.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.62 : 175.18 = 112.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.62/175.18 = 112.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.62x = 175.18 × 112.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.62x = 19,756.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,756.80/116.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.41

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