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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.26, 149.41 and 59.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.26, 149.41 and 59.14 is: 81.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.26 : 149.41 = 59.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.26/149.41 = 59.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.26x = 149.41 × 59.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.26x = 8,836.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,836.62/108.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.62

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