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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.27, 149.40 and 59.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.27, 149.40 and 59.14 is: 81.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.27 : 149.40 = 59.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.27/149.40 = 59.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.27x = 149.40 × 59.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.27x = 8,836.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,836.04/108.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.61

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