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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.83, 148.80 and 58.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.83, 148.80 and 58.71 is: 81.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.83 : 148.80 = 58.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.83/148.80 = 58.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.83x = 148.80 × 58.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.83x = 8,735.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,735.16/107.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.01

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