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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.46, 148.32 and 81.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.46, 148.32 and 81.54 is: 112.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.46 : 148.32 = 81.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.46/148.32 = 81.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.46x = 148.32 × 81.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.46x = 12,094.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,094.01/107.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.54

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