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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.59, 148.47 and 63.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.59, 148.47 and 63.94 is: 88.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.59 : 148.47 = 63.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.59/148.47 = 63.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.59x = 148.47 × 63.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.59x = 9,493.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,493.17/107.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.23

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