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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.87, 148.79 and 72.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.87, 148.79 and 72.89 is: 100.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.87 : 148.79 = 72.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.87/148.79 = 72.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.87x = 148.79 × 72.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.87x = 10,845.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,845.30/107.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.55

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