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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.70, 148.60 and 66.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.70, 148.60 and 66.26 is: 91.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.70 : 148.60 = 66.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.70/148.60 = 66.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.70x = 148.60 × 66.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.70x = 9,845.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,845.33/107.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.42

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