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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.41, 117.84 and 68.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.41, 117.84 and 68.39 is: 102.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.41 : 117.84 = 68.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.41/117.84 = 68.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.41x = 117.84 × 68.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.41x = 8,058.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,058.49/78.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.78

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