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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.66, 148.51 and 72.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.66, 148.51 and 72.69 is: 100.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.66 : 148.51 = 72.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.66/148.51 = 72.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.66x = 148.51 × 72.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.66x = 10,795.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,795.19/107.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.27

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