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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.10, 144.81 and 78.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.10, 144.81 and 78.83 is: 108.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.10 : 144.81 = 78.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.10/144.81 = 78.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.10x = 144.81 × 78.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.10x = 11,415.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,415.78/105.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.62

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