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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107, 147.62 and 62.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107, 147.62 and 62.70 is: 86.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107 : 147.62 = 62.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107/147.62 = 62.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107x = 147.62 × 62.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107x = 9,255.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,255.77/107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.50

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