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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.25, 148.02 and 72.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.25, 148.02 and 72.81 is: 100.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.25 : 148.02 = 72.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.25/148.02 = 72.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.25x = 148.02 × 72.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.25x = 10,777.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,777.34/107.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.49

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