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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111, 152.94 and 78.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111, 152.94 and 78.16 is: 107.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111 : 152.94 = 78.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111/152.94 = 78.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111x = 152.94 × 78.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111x = 11,953.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,953.79/111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.69

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