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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.31, 148.16 and 81.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.31, 148.16 and 81.39 is: 112.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.31 : 148.16 = 81.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.31/148.16 = 81.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.31x = 148.16 × 81.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.31x = 12,058.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,058.71/107.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.37

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