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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.35, 148.14 and 60.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.35, 148.14 and 60.72 is: 83.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.35 : 148.14 = 60.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.35/148.14 = 60.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.35x = 148.14 × 60.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.35x = 8,995.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,995.06/107.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.80

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