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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.77, 148.68 and 61.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.77, 148.68 and 61.77 is: 85.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.77 : 148.68 = 61.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.77/148.68 = 61.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.77x = 148.68 × 61.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.77x = 9,183.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,183.96/107.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.22

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