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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.89, 148.86 and 66.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.89, 148.86 and 66.42 is: 91.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.89 : 148.86 = 66.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.89/148.86 = 66.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.89x = 148.86 × 66.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.89x = 9,887.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,887.28/107.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.64

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