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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.68, 148.72 and 91.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.68, 148.72 and 91.12 is: 125.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.68 : 148.72 = 91.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.68/148.72 = 91.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.68x = 148.72 × 91.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.68x = 13,551.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,551.37/107.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.85

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