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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.94, 145.83 and 78.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.94, 145.83 and 78.27 is: 107.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.94 : 145.83 = 78.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.94/145.83 = 78.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.94x = 145.83 × 78.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.94x = 11,414.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,414.11/105.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.74

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