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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.83, 148.43 and 102.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.83, 148.43 and 102.36 is: 140.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.83 : 148.43 = 102.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.83/148.43 = 102.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.83x = 148.43 × 102.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.83x = 15,193.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,193.29/107.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.90

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