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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.84, 148.74 and 71.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.84, 148.74 and 71.04 is: 97.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.84 : 148.74 = 71.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.84/148.74 = 71.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.84x = 148.74 × 71.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.84x = 10,566.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,566.49/107.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.98

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