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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.91, 148.84 and 72.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.91, 148.84 and 72.92 is: 100.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.91 : 148.84 = 72.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.91/148.84 = 72.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.91x = 148.84 × 72.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.91x = 10,853.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,853.41/107.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.58

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