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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.97, 148.75 and 84.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.97, 148.75 and 84.73 is: 116.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.97 : 148.75 = 84.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.97/148.75 = 84.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.97x = 148.75 × 84.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.97x = 12,603.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,603.76/107.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.74

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