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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.23, 149.34 and 61.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.23, 149.34 and 61.61 is: 85.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.23 : 149.34 = 61.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.23/149.34 = 61.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.23x = 149.34 × 61.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.23x = 9,200.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,200.84/108.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.01

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