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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.38, 153.78 and 78.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.38, 153.78 and 78.71 is: 108.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.38 : 153.78 = 78.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.38/153.78 = 78.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.38x = 153.78 × 78.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.38x = 12,104.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,104.02/111.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.67

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