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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.64, 117 and 78.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.64, 117 and 78.16 is: 108.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.64 : 117 = 78.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.64/117 = 78.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.64x = 117 × 78.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.64x = 9,144.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,144.72/84.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.04

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