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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.41, 148.15 and 74.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.41, 148.15 and 74.20 is: 102.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.41 : 148.15 = 74.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.41/148.15 = 74.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.41x = 148.15 × 74.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.41x = 10,992.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,992.94/107.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.35

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