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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105, 144.87 and 78.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105, 144.87 and 78.69 is: 108.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105 : 144.87 = 78.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105/144.87 = 78.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105x = 144.87 × 78.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105x = 11,399.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,399.82/105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.57

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