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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.88, 163.78 and 106.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.88, 163.78 and 106.84 is: 159.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.88 : 163.78 = 106.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.88/163.78 = 106.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.88x = 163.78 × 106.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.88x = 17,498.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,498.26/109.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.25

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