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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 148.94 and 72.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 148.94 and 72.54 is: 100.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 148.94 = 72.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/148.94 = 72.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 148.94 × 72.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 10,804.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,804.11/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.04

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