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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.33, 147.96 and 102.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.33, 147.96 and 102.74 is: 141.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.33 : 147.96 = 102.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.33/147.96 = 102.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.33x = 147.96 × 102.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.33x = 15,200.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,200.67/107.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.63

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