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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.93, 148.98 and 73.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.93, 148.98 and 73.82 is: 101.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.93 : 148.98 = 73.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.93/148.98 = 73.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.93x = 148.98 × 73.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.93x = 10,996.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,996.96/107.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.89

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