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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.78, 148.76 and 64.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.78, 148.76 and 64.14 is: 88.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.78 : 148.76 = 64.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.78/148.76 = 64.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.78x = 148.76 × 64.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.78x = 9,541.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,541.47/107.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.53

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