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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.23, 147.96 and 65.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.23, 147.96 and 65.79 is: 90.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.23 : 147.96 = 65.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.23/147.96 = 65.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.23x = 147.96 × 65.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.23x = 9,734.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,734.29/107.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.78

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