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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.39, 148.17 and 68.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.39, 148.17 and 68.57 is: 94.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.39 : 148.17 = 68.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.39/148.17 = 68.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.39x = 148.17 × 68.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.39x = 10,160.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,160.02/107.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.61

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