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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.83, 118.14 and 68.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.83, 118.14 and 68.64 is: 102.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.83 : 118.14 = 68.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.83/118.14 = 68.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.83x = 118.14 × 68.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.83x = 8,109.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,109.13/78.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.87

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