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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.43, 148.98 and 104.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.43, 148.98 and 104.10 is: 144.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.43 : 148.98 = 104.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.43/148.98 = 104.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.43x = 148.98 × 104.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.43x = 15,508.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,508.82/107.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.36

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