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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.08, 147.68 and 82.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.08, 147.68 and 82.46 is: 113.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.08 : 147.68 = 82.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.08/147.68 = 82.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.08x = 147.68 × 82.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.08x = 12,177.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,177.69/107.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.73

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