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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.78, 152.70 and 79.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.78, 152.70 and 79.64 is: 109.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.78 : 152.70 = 79.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.78/152.70 = 79.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.78x = 152.70 × 79.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.78x = 12,161.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,161.03/110.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.78

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