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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.22, 163.81 and 78.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.22, 163.81 and 78.84 is: 118.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.22 : 163.81 = 78.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.22/163.81 = 78.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.22x = 163.81 × 78.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.22x = 12,914.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,914.88/109.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.25

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