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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.17, 147.88 and 65.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.17, 147.88 and 65.73 is: 90.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.17 : 147.88 = 65.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.17/147.88 = 65.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.17x = 147.88 × 65.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.17x = 9,720.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,720.15/107.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.70

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