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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.88, 148.83 and 83.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.88, 148.83 and 83.28 is: 114.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.88 : 148.83 = 83.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.88/148.83 = 83.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.88x = 148.83 × 83.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.88x = 12,393.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,393.40/107.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.88

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