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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.78, 145.92 and 83.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.78, 145.92 and 83.91 is: 115.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.78 : 145.92 = 83.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.78/145.92 = 83.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.78x = 145.92 × 83.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.78x = 12,244.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,244.15/105.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.75

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