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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.33, 148.12 and 60.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.33, 148.12 and 60.71 is: 83.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.33 : 148.12 = 60.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.33/148.12 = 60.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.33x = 148.12 × 60.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.33x = 8,992.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,992.37/107.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.78

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