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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.78, 160.09 and 52.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.78, 160.09 and 52.63 is: 78.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.78 : 160.09 = 52.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.78/160.09 = 52.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.78x = 160.09 × 52.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.78x = 8,425.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,425.54/106.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.91

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