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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.59, 162.99 and 78.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.59, 162.99 and 78.32 is: 117.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.59 : 162.99 = 78.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.59/162.99 = 78.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.59x = 162.99 × 78.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.59x = 12,765.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,765.78/108.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.56

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