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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.28, 164.03 and 78.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.28, 164.03 and 78.71 is: 118.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.28 : 164.03 = 78.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.28/164.03 = 78.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.28x = 164.03 × 78.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.28x = 12,909.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,909.59/109.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.13

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