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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.79, 148.73 and 66.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.79, 148.73 and 66.35 is: 91.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.79 : 148.73 = 66.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.79/148.73 = 66.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.79x = 148.73 × 66.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.79x = 9,868.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,868.24/107.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.55

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