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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.80, 175.17 and 78.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.80, 175.17 and 78.55 is: 117.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.80 : 175.17 = 78.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.80/175.17 = 78.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.80x = 175.17 × 78.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.80x = 13,759.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,759.60/116.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.80

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