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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.92, 149.14 and 81.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.92, 149.14 and 81.68 is: 112.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.92 : 149.14 = 81.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.92/149.14 = 81.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.92x = 149.14 × 81.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.92x = 12,181.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,181.38/107.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.88

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