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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.28, 148.08 and 74.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.28, 148.08 and 74.12 is: 102.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.28 : 148.08 = 74.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.28/148.08 = 74.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.28x = 148.08 × 74.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.28x = 10,975.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,975.69/107.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.31

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