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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.15, 160.77 and 78.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.15, 160.77 and 78.29 is: 117.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.15 : 160.77 = 78.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.15/160.77 = 78.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.15x = 160.77 × 78.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.15x = 12,586.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,586.29/107.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.46

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