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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.26, 149.24 and 77.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.26, 149.24 and 77.13 is: 106.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.26 : 149.24 = 77.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.26/149.24 = 77.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.26x = 149.24 × 77.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.26x = 11,510.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,510.50/108.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.33

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