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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 149.11 and 83.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 149.11 and 83.06 is: 114.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 149.11 = 83.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/149.11 = 83.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 149.11 × 83.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 12,385.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,385.08/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.68

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