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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.92, 148.90 and 78.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.92, 148.90 and 78.80 is: 108.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.92 : 148.90 = 78.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.92/148.90 = 78.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.92x = 148.90 × 78.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.92x = 11,733.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,733.32/107.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.72

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