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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.76, 148.62 and 101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.76, 148.62 and 101.70 is: 140.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.76 : 148.62 = 101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.76/148.62 = 101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.76x = 148.62 × 101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.76x = 15,114.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,114.65/107.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.26

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