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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 149.06 and 82.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 149.06 and 82.16 is: 113.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 149.06 = 82.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/149.06 = 82.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 149.06 × 82.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 12,246.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,246.77/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.40

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