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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.42, 148.08 and 74.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.42, 148.08 and 74.74 is: 103.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.42 : 148.08 = 74.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.42/148.08 = 74.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.42x = 148.08 × 74.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.42x = 11,067.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,067.50/107.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.03

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