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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.30, 148.35 and 74.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.30, 148.35 and 74.79 is: 103.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.30 : 148.35 = 74.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.30/148.35 = 74.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.30x = 148.35 × 74.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.30x = 11,095.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,095.10/107.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.40

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