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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.53, 116.61 and 78.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.53, 116.61 and 78.74 is: 108.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.53 : 116.61 = 78.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.53/116.61 = 78.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.53x = 116.61 × 78.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.53x = 9,181.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,181.78/84.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.62

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