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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.93, 118.50 and 72.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.93, 118.50 and 72.66 is: 109.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.93 : 118.50 = 72.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.93/118.50 = 72.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.93x = 118.50 × 72.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.93x = 8,610.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,610.21/78.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.09

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