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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.02, 149.07 and 58.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.02, 149.07 and 58.90 is: 81.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.02 : 149.07 = 58.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.02/149.07 = 58.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.02x = 149.07 × 58.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.02x = 8,779.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,779.43/108.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.28

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