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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.78, 175.20 and 58.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.78, 175.20 and 58.97 is: 88.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.78 : 175.20 = 58.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.78/175.20 = 58.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.78x = 175.20 × 58.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.78x = 10,330.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,330.67/116.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.47

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