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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.07, 148.81 and 73.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.07, 148.81 and 73.09 is: 100.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.07 : 148.81 = 73.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.07/148.81 = 73.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.07x = 148.81 × 73.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.07x = 10,875.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,875.41/108.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.64

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