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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.99, 108.90 and 73.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.99, 108.90 and 73.19 is: 100.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.99 : 108.90 = 73.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.99/108.90 = 73.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.99x = 108.90 × 73.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.99x = 7,969.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,969.85/78.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.90

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