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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.17, 149.28 and 59.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.17, 149.28 and 59.05 is: 81.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.17 : 149.28 = 59.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.17/149.28 = 59.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.17x = 149.28 × 59.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.17x = 8,814.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,814.95/108.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.49

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