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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.68, 141.78 and 78.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.68, 141.78 and 78.60 is: 117.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.68 : 141.78 = 78.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.68/141.78 = 78.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.68x = 141.78 × 78.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.68x = 11,143.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,143.91/94.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.70

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