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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.17, 159.33 and 78.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.17, 159.33 and 78.69 is: 118.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.17 : 159.33 = 78.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.17/159.33 = 78.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.17x = 159.33 × 78.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.17x = 12,537.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,537.68/106.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.09

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