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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.74, 148.57 and 68.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.74, 148.57 and 68.38 is: 94.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.74 : 148.57 = 68.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.74/148.57 = 68.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.74x = 148.57 × 68.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.74x = 10,159.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,159.22/107.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.29

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