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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.97, 148.86 and 76.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.97, 148.86 and 76.92 is: 106.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.97 : 148.86 = 76.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.97/148.86 = 76.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.97x = 148.86 × 76.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.97x = 11,450.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,450.31/107.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.05

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