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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.60, 141.66 and 78.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.60, 141.66 and 78.40 is: 117.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.60 : 141.66 = 78.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.60/141.66 = 78.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.60x = 141.66 × 78.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.60x = 11,106.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,106.14/94.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.40

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