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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.81, 148.77 and 58.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.81, 148.77 and 58.68 is: 80.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.81 : 148.77 = 58.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.81/148.77 = 58.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.81x = 148.77 × 58.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.81x = 8,730.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,730.76/107.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.99

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