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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.78, 148.77 and 96.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.78, 148.77 and 96.84 is: 133.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.78 : 148.77 = 96.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.78/148.77 = 96.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.78x = 148.77 × 96.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.78x = 14,406.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,406.89/107.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.68

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