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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.51, 148.36 and 58.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.51, 148.36 and 58.38 is: 80.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.51 : 148.36 = 58.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.51/148.36 = 58.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.51x = 148.36 × 58.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.51x = 8,661.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,661.41/107.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.57

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