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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.44, 148.36 and 78.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.44, 148.36 and 78.48 is: 108.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.44 : 148.36 = 78.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.44/148.36 = 78.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.44x = 148.36 × 78.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.44x = 11,643.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,643.29/107.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.37

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