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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.97, 148.95 and 87.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.97, 148.95 and 87.27 is: 120.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.97 : 148.95 = 87.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.97/148.95 = 87.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.97x = 148.95 × 87.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.97x = 12,998.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,998.87/107.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.39

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