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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.14, 155.63 and 78.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.14, 155.63 and 78.31 is: 117.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.14 : 155.63 = 78.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.14/155.63 = 78.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.14x = 155.63 × 78.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.14x = 12,187.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,187.39/104.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.03

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