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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.82, 145.94 and 78.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.82, 145.94 and 78.19 is: 107.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.82 : 145.94 = 78.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.82/145.94 = 78.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.82x = 145.94 × 78.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.82x = 11,411.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,411.05/105.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.83

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