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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.60, 141.90 and 78.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.60, 141.90 and 78.60 is: 117.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.60 : 141.90 = 78.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.60/141.90 = 78.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.60x = 141.90 × 78.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.60x = 11,153.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,153.34/94.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.90

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