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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.70, 148.59 and 74.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.70, 148.59 and 74.94 is: 103.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.70 : 148.59 = 74.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.70/148.59 = 74.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.70x = 148.59 × 74.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.70x = 11,135.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,135.33/107.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.39

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