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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.67, 148.57 and 58.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.67, 148.57 and 58.54 is: 80.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.67 : 148.57 = 58.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.67/148.57 = 58.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.67x = 148.57 × 58.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.67x = 8,697.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,697.29/107.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.78

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