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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.86, 148.76 and 81.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.86, 148.76 and 81.24 is: 112.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.86 : 148.76 = 81.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.86/148.76 = 81.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.86x = 148.76 × 81.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.86x = 12,085.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,085.47/107.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.05

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