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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.78, 173.75 and 111.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.78, 173.75 and 111.78 is: 166.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.78 : 173.75 = 111.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.78/173.75 = 111.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.78x = 173.75 × 111.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.78x = 19,421.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,421.22/116.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.31

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