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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 148.80 and 75.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 148.80 and 75.16 is: 103.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 148.80 = 75.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/148.80 = 75.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 148.80 × 75.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 11,183.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,183.81/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.55

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