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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.78, 125 and 78.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.78, 125 and 78.22 is: 107.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.78 : 125 = 78.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.78/125 = 78.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.78x = 125 × 78.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.78x = 9,777.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,777.50/90.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.71

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