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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.58, 160.73 and 78.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.58, 160.73 and 78.56 is: 117.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.58 : 160.73 = 78.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.58/160.73 = 78.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.58x = 160.73 × 78.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.58x = 12,626.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,626.95/107.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.37

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