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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.08, 170.96 and 79.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.08, 170.96 and 79.78 is: 119.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.08 : 170.96 = 79.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.08/170.96 = 79.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.08x = 170.96 × 79.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.08x = 13,639.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,639.19/114.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.56

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