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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.54, 146.88 and 78.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.54, 146.88 and 78.91 is: 108.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.54 : 146.88 = 78.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.54/146.88 = 78.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.54x = 146.88 × 78.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.54x = 11,590.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,590.30/106.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.79

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