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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.62, 148.62 and 68.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.62, 148.62 and 68.88 is: 95.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.62 : 148.62 = 68.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.62/148.62 = 68.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.62x = 148.62 × 68.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.62x = 10,236.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,236.40/107.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.11

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