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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.81, 148.68 and 83.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.81, 148.68 and 83.19 is: 114.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.81 : 148.68 = 83.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.81/148.68 = 83.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.81x = 148.68 × 83.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.81x = 12,368.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,368.69/107.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.73

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