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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.56, 148.67 and 106.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.56, 148.67 and 106.62 is: 147.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.56 : 148.67 = 106.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.56/148.67 = 106.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.56x = 148.67 × 106.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.56x = 15,851.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,851.20/107.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.37

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