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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.74, 148.68 and 61.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.74, 148.68 and 61.11 is: 84.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.74 : 148.68 = 61.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.74/148.68 = 61.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.74x = 148.68 × 61.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.74x = 9,085.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,085.53/107.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.33

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