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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.62, 148.49 and 63.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.62, 148.49 and 63.96 is: 88.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.62 : 148.49 = 63.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.62/148.49 = 63.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.62x = 148.49 × 63.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.62x = 9,496.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,496.78/107.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.25

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