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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.78, 148.41 and 85.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.78, 148.41 and 85.91 is: 118.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.78 : 148.41 = 85.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.78/148.41 = 85.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.78x = 148.41 × 85.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.78x = 12,749.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,749.16/107.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.29

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