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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.61, 148.55 and 66.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.61, 148.55 and 66.17 is: 91.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.61 : 148.55 = 66.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.61/148.55 = 66.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.61x = 148.55 × 66.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.61x = 9,828.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,828.48/107.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.33

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