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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.13, 116.97 and 55.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.13, 116.97 and 55.18 is: 82.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.13 : 116.97 = 55.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.13/116.97 = 55.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.13x = 116.97 × 55.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.13x = 6,454.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,454.40/78.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.61

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