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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.85, 148.72 and 92.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.85, 148.72 and 92.36 is: 127.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.85 : 148.72 = 92.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.85/148.72 = 92.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.85x = 148.72 × 92.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.85x = 13,735.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,735.71/107.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.36

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