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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.64, 148.68 and 78.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.64, 148.68 and 78.48 is: 108.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.64 : 148.68 = 78.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.64/148.68 = 78.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.64x = 148.68 × 78.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.64x = 11,668.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,668.41/107.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.40

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