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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.97, 148.98 and 61.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.97, 148.98 and 61.34 is: 84.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.97 : 148.98 = 61.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.97/148.98 = 61.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.97x = 148.98 × 61.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.97x = 9,137.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,137.69/107.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.63

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