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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.95, 146.16 and 78.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.95, 146.16 and 78.32 is: 108.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.95 : 146.16 = 78.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.95/146.16 = 78.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.95x = 146.16 × 78.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.95x = 11,446.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,446.52/105.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.04

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