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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.22, 148.05 and 85.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.22, 148.05 and 85.49 is: 118.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.22 : 148.05 = 85.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.22/148.05 = 85.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.22x = 148.05 × 85.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.22x = 12,656.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,656.05/107.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.04

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