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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.67, 144.45 and 78.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.67, 144.45 and 78.75 is: 108.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.67 : 144.45 = 78.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.67/144.45 = 78.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.67x = 144.45 × 78.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.67x = 11,375.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,375.44/104.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.68

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