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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.23, 116.97 and 55.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.23, 116.97 and 55.25 is: 82.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.23 : 116.97 = 55.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.23/116.97 = 55.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.23x = 116.97 × 55.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.23x = 6,462.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,462.01/78.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.61

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