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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.71, 148.62 and 65.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.71, 148.62 and 65.71 is: 90.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.71 : 148.62 = 65.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.71/148.62 = 65.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.71x = 148.62 × 65.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.71x = 9,765.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,765.82/107.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.67

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