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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.94, 162.96 and 78.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.94, 162.96 and 78.40 is: 117.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.94 : 162.96 = 78.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.94/162.96 = 78.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.94x = 162.96 × 78.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.94x = 12,776.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,776.06/108.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.28

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