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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.13, 149.24 and 68.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.13, 149.24 and 68.80 is: 94.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.13 : 149.24 = 68.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.13/149.24 = 68.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.13x = 149.24 × 68.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.13x = 10,267.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,267.71/108.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.96

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