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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.96, 153.06 and 78.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.96, 153.06 and 78.15 is: 107.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.96 : 153.06 = 78.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.96/153.06 = 78.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.96x = 153.06 × 78.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.96x = 11,961.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,961.64/110.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.80

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