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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.78, 161.02 and 109.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.78, 161.02 and 109.72 is: 151.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.78 : 161.02 = 109.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.78/161.02 = 109.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.78x = 161.02 × 109.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.78x = 17,667.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,667.11/116.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.29

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