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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107, 147.66 and 72.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107, 147.66 and 72.52 is: 100.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107 : 147.66 = 72.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107/147.66 = 72.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107x = 147.66 × 72.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107x = 10,708.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,708.30/107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.08

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