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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.84, 148.80 and 104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.84, 148.80 and 104 is: 143.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.84 : 148.80 = 104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.84/148.80 = 104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.84x = 148.80 × 104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.84x = 15,475.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,475.20/107.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.50

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