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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.73, 148.51 and 76.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.73, 148.51 and 76.68 is: 105.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.73 : 148.51 = 76.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.73/148.51 = 76.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.73x = 148.51 × 76.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.73x = 11,387.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,387.75/107.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.71

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