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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.78, 162.78 and 78.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.78, 162.78 and 78.24 is: 117.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.78 : 162.78 = 78.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.78/162.78 = 78.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.78x = 162.78 × 78.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.78x = 12,735.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,735.91/108.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.08

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