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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.78, 148.91 and 101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.78, 148.91 and 101.70 is: 140.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.78 : 148.91 = 101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.78/148.91 = 101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.78x = 148.91 × 101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.78x = 15,143.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,143.64/107.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.51

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