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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.64, 148.69 and 85.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.64, 148.69 and 85.78 is: 118.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.64 : 148.69 = 85.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.64/148.69 = 85.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.64x = 148.69 × 85.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.64x = 12,753.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,753.88/107.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.49

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