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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.20, 143.98 and 78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.20, 143.98 and 78 is: 107.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.20 : 143.98 = 78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.20/143.98 = 78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.20x = 143.98 × 78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.20x = 11,230.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,230.44/104.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.78

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