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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.86, 151.66 and 107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.86, 151.66 and 107 is: 147.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.86 : 151.66 = 107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.86/151.66 = 107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.86x = 151.66 × 107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.86x = 16,227.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,227.62/109.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.71

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