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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.28, 149.48 and 82.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.28, 149.48 and 82.44 is: 113.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.28 : 149.48 = 82.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.28/149.48 = 82.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.28x = 149.48 × 82.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.28x = 12,323.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,323.13/108.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.81

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