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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.89, 148.77 and 83.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.89, 148.77 and 83.27 is: 114.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.89 : 148.77 = 83.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.89/148.77 = 83.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.89x = 148.77 × 83.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.89x = 12,388.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,388.45/107.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.83

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