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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.97, 148.96 and 64.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.97, 148.96 and 64.30 is: 88.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.97 : 148.96 = 64.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.97/148.96 = 64.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.97x = 148.96 × 64.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.97x = 9,577.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,577.06/107.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.71

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