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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.78, 159.80 and 79.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.78, 159.80 and 79.66 is: 119.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.78 : 159.80 = 79.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.78/159.80 = 79.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.78x = 159.80 × 79.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.78x = 12,729.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,729.67/106.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.21

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