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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.61, 148.32 and 83.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.61, 148.32 and 83.04 is: 114.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.61 : 148.32 = 83.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.61/148.32 = 83.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.61x = 148.32 × 83.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.61x = 12,316.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,316.49/107.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.45

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