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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.68, 135.78 and 78.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.68, 135.78 and 78.44 is: 117.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.68 : 135.78 = 78.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.68/135.78 = 78.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.68x = 135.78 × 78.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.68x = 10,650.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,650.58/90.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.45

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