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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.63, 161.14 and 78.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.63, 161.14 and 78.65 is: 117.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.63 : 161.14 = 78.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.63/161.14 = 78.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.63x = 161.14 × 78.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.63x = 12,673.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,673.66/107.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.75

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