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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.36, 148 and 82.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.36, 148 and 82.40 is: 113.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.36 : 148 = 82.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.36/148 = 82.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.36x = 148 × 82.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.36x = 12,195.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,195.20/107.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.59

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