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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.13, 116.99 and 73.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.13, 116.99 and 73.57 is: 110.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.13 : 116.99 = 73.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.13/116.99 = 73.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.13x = 116.99 × 73.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.13x = 8,606.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,606.95/78.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.16

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