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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.99, 175.43 and 116.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.99, 175.43 and 116.78 is: 173.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.99 : 175.43 = 116.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.99/175.43 = 116.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.99x = 175.43 × 116.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.99x = 20,486.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,486.13/117.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.63

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