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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.84, 148.74 and 83.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.84, 148.74 and 83.24 is: 114.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.84 : 148.74 = 83.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.84/148.74 = 83.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.84x = 148.74 × 83.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.84x = 12,381.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,381.12/107.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.81

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