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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.23, 147.82 and 76.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.23, 147.82 and 76.18 is: 105.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.23 : 147.82 = 76.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.23/147.82 = 76.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.23x = 147.82 × 76.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.23x = 11,260.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,260.93/107.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.02

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