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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.78, 150.14 and 76.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.78, 150.14 and 76.08 is: 105.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.78 : 150.14 = 76.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.78/150.14 = 76.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.78x = 150.14 × 76.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.78x = 11,422.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,422.65/108.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.01

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