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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.52, 117.61 and 65.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.52, 117.61 and 65.64 is: 98.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.52 : 117.61 = 65.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.52/117.61 = 65.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.52x = 117.61 × 65.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.52x = 7,719.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,719.92/78.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.32

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