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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.94, 163.17 and 76.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.94, 163.17 and 76.78 is: 115.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.94 : 163.17 = 76.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.94/163.17 = 76.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.94x = 163.17 × 76.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.94x = 12,528.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,528.19/108.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.00

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