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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.60, 175.98 and 79.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.60, 175.98 and 79.08 is: 118.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.60 : 175.98 = 79.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.60/175.98 = 79.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.60x = 175.98 × 79.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.60x = 13,916.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,916.50/117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.34

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