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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.70, 174.88 and 78.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.70, 174.88 and 78.22 is: 117.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.70 : 174.88 = 78.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.70/174.88 = 78.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.70x = 174.88 × 78.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.70x = 13,679.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,679.11/116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.22

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