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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.88, 148.74 and 87.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.88, 148.74 and 87.12 is: 120.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.88 : 148.74 = 87.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.88/148.74 = 87.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.88x = 148.74 × 87.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.88x = 12,958.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,958.23/107.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.12

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