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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.30, 148.02 and 82.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.30, 148.02 and 82.68 is: 114.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.30 : 148.02 = 82.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.30/148.02 = 82.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.30x = 148.02 × 82.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.30x = 12,238.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,238.29/107.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.06

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