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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 148.50 and 102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 148.50 and 102.60 is: 141.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 148.50 = 102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/148.50 = 102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 148.50 × 102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 15,236.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,236.10/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.08

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