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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.77, 148.72 and 58.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.77, 148.72 and 58.64 is: 80.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.77 : 148.72 = 58.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.77/148.72 = 58.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.77x = 148.72 × 58.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.77x = 8,721.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,721.39/107.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.93

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