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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.61, 148.44 and 78.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.61, 148.44 and 78.45 is: 108.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.61 : 148.44 = 78.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.61/148.44 = 78.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.61x = 148.44 × 78.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.61x = 11,645.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,645.12/107.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.22

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