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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107, 147.42 and 87.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107, 147.42 and 87.56 is: 120.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107 : 147.42 = 87.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107/147.42 = 87.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107x = 147.42 × 87.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107x = 12,908.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,908.10/107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.64

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