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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.18, 149.44 and 92.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.18, 149.44 and 92.80 is: 128.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.18 : 149.44 = 92.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.18/149.44 = 92.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.18x = 149.44 × 92.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.18x = 13,868.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,868.03/108.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.19

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