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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.79, 134.81 and 78.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.79, 134.81 and 78.18 is: 107.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.79 : 134.81 = 78.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.79/134.81 = 78.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.79x = 134.81 × 78.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.79x = 10,539.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,539.64/97.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.78

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