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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.85, 144.59 and 78.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.85, 144.59 and 78.62 is: 108.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.85 : 144.59 = 78.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.85/144.59 = 78.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.85x = 144.59 × 78.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.85x = 11,366.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,366.55/104.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.41

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