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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.03, 148.95 and 74.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.03, 148.95 and 74.82 is: 103.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.03 : 148.95 = 74.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.03/148.95 = 74.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.03x = 148.95 × 74.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.03x = 11,144.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,144.44/108.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.16

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