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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.36, 148 and 81.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.36, 148 and 81.44 is: 112.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.36 : 148 = 81.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.36/148 = 81.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.36x = 148 × 81.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.36x = 12,053.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,053.12/107.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.27

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