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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.94, 146.12 and 78.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.94, 146.12 and 78.38 is: 108.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.94 : 146.12 = 78.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.94/146.12 = 78.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.94x = 146.12 × 78.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.94x = 11,452.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,452.89/105.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.11

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