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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.96, 161.06 and 78.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.96, 161.06 and 78.27 is: 117.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.96 : 161.06 = 78.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.96/161.06 = 78.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.96x = 161.06 × 78.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.96x = 12,606.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,606.17/106.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.86

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