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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.77, 148.72 and 58.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.77, 148.72 and 58.65 is: 80.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.77 : 148.72 = 58.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.77/148.72 = 58.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.77x = 148.72 × 58.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.77x = 8,722.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,722.71/107.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.94

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