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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.89, 148.84 and 68.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.89, 148.84 and 68.50 is: 94.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.89 : 148.84 = 68.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.89/148.84 = 68.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.89x = 148.84 × 68.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.89x = 10,195.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,195.54/107.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.50

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