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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.09, 148.95 and 79.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.09, 148.95 and 79.97 is: 110.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.09 : 148.95 = 79.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.09/148.95 = 79.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.09x = 148.95 × 79.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.09x = 11,910.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,910.79/108.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.19

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