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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.13, 147.81 and 60.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.13, 147.81 and 60.48 is: 83.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.13 : 147.81 = 60.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.13/147.81 = 60.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.13x = 147.81 × 60.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.13x = 8,939.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,939.55/107.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.45

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