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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.94, 148.84 and 81.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.94, 148.84 and 81.76 is: 112.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.94 : 148.84 = 81.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.94/148.84 = 81.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.94x = 148.84 × 81.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.94x = 12,169.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,169.16/107.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.74

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