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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.69, 148.46 and 74.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.69, 148.46 and 74.43 is: 102.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.69 : 148.46 = 74.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.69/148.46 = 74.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.69x = 148.46 × 74.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.69x = 11,050.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,050.06/107.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.61

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