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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.93, 108.72 and 67.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.93, 108.72 and 67.23 is: 92.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.93 : 108.72 = 67.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.93/108.72 = 67.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.93x = 108.72 × 67.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.93x = 7,309.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,309.25/78.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.60

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