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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.31, 148.09 and 58.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.31, 148.09 and 58.19 is: 80.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.31 : 148.09 = 58.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.31/148.09 = 58.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.31x = 148.09 × 58.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.31x = 8,617.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,617.94/107.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.31

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