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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.74, 148.73 and 76.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.74, 148.73 and 76.68 is: 105.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.74 : 148.73 = 76.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.74/148.73 = 76.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.74x = 148.73 × 76.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.74x = 11,404.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,404.62/107.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.85

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