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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.73, 148.82 and 83.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.73, 148.82 and 83.48 is: 115.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.73 : 148.82 = 83.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.73/148.82 = 83.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.73x = 148.82 × 83.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.73x = 12,422.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,422.33/107.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.31

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