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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.18, 147.92 and 65.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.18, 147.92 and 65.75 is: 90.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.18 : 147.92 = 65.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.18/147.92 = 65.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.18x = 147.92 × 65.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.18x = 9,724.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,724.67/107.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.74

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