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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.28, 148.03 and 60.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.28, 148.03 and 60.65 is: 83.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.28 : 148.03 = 60.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.28/148.03 = 60.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.28x = 148.03 × 60.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.28x = 8,977.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,977.68/107.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.68

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