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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.26, 148.16 and 81.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.26, 148.16 and 81.14 is: 112.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.26 : 148.16 = 81.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.26/148.16 = 81.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.26x = 148.16 × 81.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.26x = 12,021.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,021.16/107.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.08

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