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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.78, 145.98 and 70.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.78, 145.98 and 70.86 is: 97.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.78 : 145.98 = 70.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.78/145.98 = 70.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.78x = 145.98 × 70.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.78x = 10,344.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,344.14/105.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.79

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