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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.34, 147.96 and 81.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.34, 147.96 and 81.42 is: 112.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.34 : 147.96 = 81.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.34/147.96 = 81.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.34x = 147.96 × 81.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.34x = 12,046.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,046.90/107.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.23

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