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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.70, 156.91 and 78.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.70, 156.91 and 78.55 is: 117.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.70 : 156.91 = 78.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.70/156.91 = 78.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.70x = 156.91 × 78.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.70x = 12,325.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,325.28/104.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.72

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