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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.32, 149.59 and 77.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.32, 149.59 and 77.24 is: 106.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.32 : 149.59 = 77.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.32/149.59 = 77.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.32x = 149.59 × 77.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.32x = 11,554.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,554.80/108.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.68

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