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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.39, 149.58 and 59.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.39, 149.58 and 59.27 is: 81.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.39 : 149.58 = 59.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.39/149.58 = 59.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.39x = 149.58 × 59.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.39x = 8,865.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,865.61/108.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.79

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