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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.53, 148.32 and 74.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.53, 148.32 and 74.74 is: 103.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.53 : 148.32 = 74.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.53/148.32 = 74.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.53x = 148.32 × 74.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.53x = 11,085.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,085.44/107.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.09

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