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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.72, 163.08 and 78.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.72, 163.08 and 78.14 is: 117.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.72 : 163.08 = 78.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.72/163.08 = 78.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.72x = 163.08 × 78.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.72x = 12,743.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,743.48/108.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.21

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