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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.92, 148.81 and 78.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.92, 148.81 and 78.76 is: 108.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.92 : 148.81 = 78.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.92/148.81 = 78.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.92x = 148.81 × 78.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.92x = 11,719.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,719.14/107.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.60

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