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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.48, 175.92 and 78.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.48, 175.92 and 78.92 is: 118.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.48 : 175.92 = 78.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.48/175.92 = 78.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.48x = 175.92 × 78.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.48x = 13,883.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,883.61/117.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.18

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