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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.70, 148.58 and 76.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.70, 148.58 and 76.24 is: 105.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.70 : 148.58 = 76.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.70/148.58 = 76.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.70x = 148.58 × 76.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.70x = 11,327.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,327.74/107.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.18

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