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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.16, 163.63 and 78.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.16, 163.63 and 78.86 is: 118.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.16 : 163.63 = 78.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.16/163.63 = 78.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.16x = 163.63 × 78.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.16x = 12,903.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,903.93/109.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.21

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