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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.16, 141.12 and 78.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.16, 141.12 and 78.08 is: 117.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.16 : 141.12 = 78.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.16/141.12 = 78.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.16x = 141.12 × 78.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.16x = 11,018.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,018.65/94.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.02

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