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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.99, 144.96 and 78.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.99, 144.96 and 78.78 is: 108.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.99 : 144.96 = 78.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.99/144.96 = 78.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.99x = 144.96 × 78.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.99x = 11,419.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,419.95/104.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.78

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