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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.58, 148.39 and 85.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.58, 148.39 and 85.71 is: 118.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.58 : 148.39 = 85.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.58/148.39 = 85.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.58x = 148.39 × 85.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.58x = 12,718.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,718.51/107.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.22

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