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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.86, 148.98 and 78.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.86, 148.98 and 78.88 is: 108.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.86 : 148.98 = 78.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.86/148.98 = 78.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.86x = 148.98 × 78.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.86x = 11,751.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,751.54/107.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.95

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