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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.64, 174.96 and 78.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.64, 174.96 and 78.25 is: 117.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.64 : 174.96 = 78.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.64/174.96 = 78.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.64x = 174.96 × 78.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.64x = 13,691.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,691.25/116.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.38

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