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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.76, 148.32 and 101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.76, 148.32 and 101.28 is: 139.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.76 : 148.32 = 101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.76/148.32 = 101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.76x = 148.32 × 101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.76x = 15,021.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,021.85/107.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.40

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