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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.38, 113.52 and 78.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.38, 113.52 and 78.90 is: 108.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.38 : 113.52 = 78.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.38/113.52 = 78.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.38x = 113.52 × 78.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.38x = 8,956.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,956.73/82.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.72

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