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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.58, 156.78 and 78.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.58, 156.78 and 78.66 is: 108.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.58 : 156.78 = 78.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.58/156.78 = 78.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.58x = 156.78 × 78.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.58x = 12,332.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,332.31/113.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.58

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