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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.78, 149.93 and 77.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.78, 149.93 and 77.65 is: 107.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.78 : 149.93 = 77.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.78/149.93 = 77.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.78x = 149.93 × 77.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.78x = 11,642.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,642.06/108.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.02

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