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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.79, 142.43 and 78.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.79, 142.43 and 78.59 is: 118.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.79 : 142.43 = 78.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.79/142.43 = 78.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.79x = 142.43 × 78.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.79x = 11,192.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,192.47/94.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.08

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