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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.81, 161.82 and 78.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.81, 161.82 and 78.54 is: 117.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.81 : 161.82 = 78.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.81/161.82 = 78.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.81x = 161.82 × 78.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.81x = 12,709.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,709.34/107.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.89

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