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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.13, 147.68 and 83.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.13, 147.68 and 83.79 is: 115.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.13 : 147.68 = 83.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.13/147.68 = 83.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.13x = 147.68 × 83.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.13x = 12,373.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,373.45/107.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.50

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