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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.52, 160.98 and 78.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.52, 160.98 and 78.44 is: 117.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.52 : 160.98 = 78.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.52/160.98 = 78.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.52x = 160.98 × 78.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.52x = 12,627.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,627.27/107.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.44

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