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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.88, 145.98 and 78.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.88, 145.98 and 78.32 is: 107.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.88 : 145.98 = 78.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.88/145.98 = 78.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.88x = 145.98 × 78.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.88x = 11,433.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,433.15/105.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.98

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