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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.79, 154.06 and 78.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.79, 154.06 and 78.23 is: 117.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.79 : 154.06 = 78.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.79/154.06 = 78.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.79x = 154.06 × 78.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.79x = 12,052.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,052.30/102.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.25

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