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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.83, 145.98 and 78.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.83, 145.98 and 78.17 is: 107.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.83 : 145.98 = 78.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.83/145.98 = 78.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.83x = 145.98 × 78.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.83x = 11,411.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,411.26/105.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.83

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