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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.53, 146.88 and 78.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.53, 146.88 and 78.86 is: 108.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.53 : 146.88 = 78.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.53/146.88 = 78.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.53x = 146.88 × 78.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.53x = 11,581.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,581.83/106.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.72

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