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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.78, 148.50 and 101.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.78, 148.50 and 101.06 is: 139.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.78 : 148.50 = 101.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.78/148.50 = 101.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.78x = 148.50 × 101.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.78x = 15,007.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,007.41/107.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.24

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