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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.29, 148.05 and 58.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.29, 148.05 and 58.16 is: 80.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.29 : 148.05 = 58.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.29/148.05 = 58.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.29x = 148.05 × 58.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.29x = 8,611.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,611.37/107.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.27

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