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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.03, 163.36 and 78.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.03, 163.36 and 78.44 is: 117.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.03 : 163.36 = 78.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.03/163.36 = 78.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.03x = 163.36 × 78.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.03x = 12,813.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,813.96/109.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.53

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