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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.78, 171.69 and 78.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.78, 171.69 and 78.30 is: 117.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.78 : 171.69 = 78.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.78/171.69 = 78.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.78x = 171.69 × 78.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.78x = 13,443.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,443.33/114.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.12

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