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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.66, 148.46 and 101.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.66, 148.46 and 101.89 is: 140.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.66 : 148.46 = 101.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.66/148.46 = 101.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.66x = 148.46 × 101.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.66x = 15,126.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,126.08/107.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.50

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