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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.17, 141.42 and 78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.17, 141.42 and 78 is: 117.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.17 : 141.42 = 78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.17/141.42 = 78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.17x = 141.42 × 78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.17x = 11,030.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,030.76/94.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.14

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