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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.69, 148.62 and 58.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.69, 148.62 and 58.57 is: 80.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.69 : 148.62 = 58.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.69/148.62 = 58.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.69x = 148.62 × 58.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.69x = 8,704.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,704.38/107.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.83

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