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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.83, 148.84 and 72.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.83, 148.84 and 72.90 is: 100.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.83 : 148.84 = 72.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.83/148.84 = 72.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.83x = 148.84 × 72.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.83x = 10,850.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,850.25/107.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.62

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