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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107, 147.54 and 65.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107, 147.54 and 65.50 is: 90.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107 : 147.54 = 65.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107/147.54 = 65.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107x = 147.54 × 65.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107x = 9,663.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,663.87/107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.32

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