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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.74, 162.81 and 78.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.74, 162.81 and 78.23 is: 117.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.74 : 162.81 = 78.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.74/162.81 = 78.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.74x = 162.81 × 78.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.74x = 12,737.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,737.03/108.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.13

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