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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.92, 148.68 and 102.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.92, 148.68 and 102.24 is: 140.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.92 : 148.68 = 102.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.92/148.68 = 102.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.92x = 148.68 × 102.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.92x = 15,201.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,201.04/107.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.85

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