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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.78, 175.03 and 76.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.78, 175.03 and 76.12 is: 114.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.78 : 175.03 = 76.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.78/175.03 = 76.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.78x = 175.03 × 76.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.78x = 13,323.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,323.64/116.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.10

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