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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.33, 149.58 and 90.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.33, 149.58 and 90.88 is: 125.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.33 : 149.58 = 90.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.33/149.58 = 90.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.33x = 149.58 × 90.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.33x = 13,593.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,593.83/108.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.49

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