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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.52, 148.50 and 74.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.52, 148.50 and 74.40 is: 102.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.52 : 148.50 = 74.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.52/148.50 = 74.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.52x = 148.50 × 74.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.52x = 11,048.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,048.40/107.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.76

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