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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.13, 149.27 and 84.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.13, 149.27 and 84.88 is: 117.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.13 : 149.27 = 84.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.13/149.27 = 84.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.13x = 149.27 × 84.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.13x = 12,670.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,670.04/108.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.17

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