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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.74, 148.86 and 81.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.74, 148.86 and 81.55 is: 112.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.74 : 148.86 = 81.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.74/148.86 = 81.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.74x = 148.86 × 81.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.74x = 12,139.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,139.53/107.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.67

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