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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.65, 148.61 and 72.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.65, 148.61 and 72.73 is: 100.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.65 : 148.61 = 72.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.65/148.61 = 72.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.65x = 148.61 × 72.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.65x = 10,808.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,808.41/107.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.40

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