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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.84, 135 and 78.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.84, 135 and 78.48 is: 108.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.84 : 135 = 78.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.84/135 = 78.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.84x = 135 × 78.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.84x = 10,594.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,594.80/97.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.29

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