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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.77, 130.88 and 78.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.77, 130.88 and 78.23 is: 108.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.77 : 130.88 = 78.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.77/130.88 = 78.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.77x = 130.88 × 78.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.77x = 10,239.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,239.27/94.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.04

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