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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.52, 117.96 and 74.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.52, 117.96 and 74.76 is: 112.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.52 : 117.96 = 74.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.52/117.96 = 74.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.52x = 117.96 × 74.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.52x = 8,818.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,818.69/78.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.31

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