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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.04, 143.79 and 78.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.04, 143.79 and 78.79 is: 117.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.04 : 143.79 = 78.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.04/143.79 = 78.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.04x = 143.79 × 78.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.04x = 11,329.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,329.21/96.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.96

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