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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.88, 175.48 and 78.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.88, 175.48 and 78.24 is: 117.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.88 : 175.48 = 78.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.88/175.48 = 78.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.88x = 175.48 × 78.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.88x = 13,729.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,729.56/116.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.47

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