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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.05, 262.44 and 78.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.05, 262.44 and 78.75 is: 118.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.05 : 262.44 = 78.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.05/262.44 = 78.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.05x = 262.44 × 78.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.05x = 20,667.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,667.15/175.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.06

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