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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.52, 164.36 and 78.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.52, 164.36 and 78.98 is: 118.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.52 : 164.36 = 78.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.52/164.36 = 78.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.52x = 164.36 × 78.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.52x = 12,980.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,980.53/109.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.52

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