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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.76, 109.42 and 78.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.76, 109.42 and 78.06 is: 108.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.76 : 109.42 = 78.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.76/109.42 = 78.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.76x = 109.42 × 78.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.76x = 8,541.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,541.33/78.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.45

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