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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.67, 163 and 78.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.67, 163 and 78.25 is: 117.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.67 : 163 = 78.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.67/163 = 78.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.67x = 163 × 78.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.67x = 12,753.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,753.94/108.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.37

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