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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.34, 148.09 and 74.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.34, 148.09 and 74.62 is: 102.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.34 : 148.09 = 74.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.34/148.09 = 74.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.34x = 148.09 × 74.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.34x = 11,049.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,049.92/107.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.94

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