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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.53, 117.82 and 67.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.53, 117.82 and 67.19 is: 100.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.53 : 117.82 = 67.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.53/117.82 = 67.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.53x = 117.82 × 67.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.53x = 7,916.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,916.45/78.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.80

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