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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.49, 148.17 and 81.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.49, 148.17 and 81.30 is: 112.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.49 : 148.17 = 81.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.49/148.17 = 81.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.49x = 148.17 × 81.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.49x = 12,046.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,046.22/107.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.07

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