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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.81, 148.81 and 102.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.81, 148.81 and 102.30 is: 141.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.81 : 148.81 = 102.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.81/148.81 = 102.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.81x = 148.81 × 102.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.81x = 15,223.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,223.34/107.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.21

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