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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.73, 175.05 and 78.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.73, 175.05 and 78.18 is: 117.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.73 : 175.05 = 78.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.73/175.05 = 78.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.73x = 175.05 × 78.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.73x = 13,685.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,685.41/116.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.24

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