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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.71, 148.58 and 68.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.71, 148.58 and 68.37 is: 94.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.71 : 148.58 = 68.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.71/148.58 = 68.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.71x = 148.58 × 68.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.71x = 10,158.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,158.41/107.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.32

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