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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.78, 163.34 and 78.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.78, 163.34 and 78.53 is: 117.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.78 : 163.34 = 78.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.78/163.34 = 78.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.78x = 163.34 × 78.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.78x = 12,825.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,825.88/108.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.91

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