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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.41, 175.80 and 78.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.41, 175.80 and 78.95 is: 118.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.41 : 175.80 = 78.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.41/175.80 = 78.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.41x = 175.80 × 78.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.41x = 13,879.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,879.41/117.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.21

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