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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.78, 176.43 and 79.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.78, 176.43 and 79.05 is: 118.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.78 : 176.43 = 79.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.78/176.43 = 79.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.78x = 176.43 × 79.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.78x = 13,947.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,947.75/117.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.43

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