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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.72, 145.98 and 78.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.72, 145.98 and 78.12 is: 107.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.72 : 145.98 = 78.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.72/145.98 = 78.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.72x = 145.98 × 78.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.72x = 11,403.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,403.96/105.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.87

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