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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.98, 148.96 and 73.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.98, 148.96 and 73.01 is: 100.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.98 : 148.96 = 73.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.98/148.96 = 73.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.98x = 148.96 × 73.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.98x = 10,875.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,875.57/107.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.72

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