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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.78, 159.99 and 76.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.78, 159.99 and 76.19 is: 114.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.78 : 159.99 = 76.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.78/159.99 = 76.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.78x = 159.99 × 76.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.78x = 12,189.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,189.15/106.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.15

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