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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.03, 148.88 and 84.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.03, 148.88 and 84.68 is: 116.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.03 : 148.88 = 84.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.03/148.88 = 84.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.03x = 148.88 × 84.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.03x = 12,607.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,607.16/108.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.70

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