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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.90, 148.89 and 86.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.90, 148.89 and 86.06 is: 118.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.90 : 148.89 = 86.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.90/148.89 = 86.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.90x = 148.89 × 86.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.90x = 12,813.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,813.47/107.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.75

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