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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.28, 149.26 and 77.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.28, 149.26 and 77.13 is: 106.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.28 : 149.26 = 77.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.28/149.26 = 77.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.28x = 149.26 × 77.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.28x = 11,512.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,512.42/108.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.32

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