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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.91, 148.92 and 58.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.91, 148.92 and 58.79 is: 81.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.91 : 148.92 = 58.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.91/148.92 = 58.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.91x = 148.92 × 58.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.91x = 8,755.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,755.16/107.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.13

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