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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.14, 148.60 and 103.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.14, 148.60 and 103.48 is: 143.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.14 : 148.60 = 103.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.14/148.60 = 103.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.14x = 148.60 × 103.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.14x = 15,377.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,377.13/107.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.52

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