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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.62, 148.51 and 88.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.62, 148.51 and 88.79 is: 122.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.62 : 148.51 = 88.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.62/148.51 = 88.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.62x = 148.51 × 88.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.62x = 13,185.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,185.24/107.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.52

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