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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.40, 142.80 and 78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.40, 142.80 and 78 is: 116.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.40 : 142.80 = 78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.40/142.80 = 78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.40x = 142.80 × 78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.40x = 11,138.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,138.40/95.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.75

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