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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.87, 148.90 and 79.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.87, 148.90 and 79.96 is: 110.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.87 : 148.90 = 79.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.87/148.90 = 79.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.87x = 148.90 × 79.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.87x = 11,906.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,906.60/107.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.38

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