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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.78, 175.14 and 55.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.78, 175.14 and 55.90 is: 83.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.78 : 175.14 = 55.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.78/175.14 = 55.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.78x = 175.14 × 55.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.78x = 9,790.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,790.33/116.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.84

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