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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.98, 137.86 and 78.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.98, 137.86 and 78.23 is: 117.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.98 : 137.86 = 78.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.98/137.86 = 78.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.98x = 137.86 × 78.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.98x = 10,784.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,784.25/91.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.24

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