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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.79, 148.80 and 105.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.79, 148.80 and 105.56 is: 145.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.79 : 148.80 = 105.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.79/148.80 = 105.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.79x = 148.80 × 105.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.79x = 15,707.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,707.33/107.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.72

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