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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.14, 262.86 and 78.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.14, 262.86 and 78.96 is: 118.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.14 : 262.86 = 78.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.14/262.86 = 78.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.14x = 262.86 × 78.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.14x = 20,755.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,755.43/175.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.51

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