Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107, 147.68 and 61
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 107, 147.68 and 61 is: 84.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107 : 147.68 = 61 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107/147.68 = 61/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107x = 147.68 × 61 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107x = 9,008.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,008.48/107 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84.19
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