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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.41, 148.26 and 76.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.41, 148.26 and 76.37 is: 105.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.41 : 148.26 = 76.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.41/148.26 = 76.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.41x = 148.26 × 76.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.41x = 11,322.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,322.62/107.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.41

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