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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.42, 149.83 and 86.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.42, 149.83 and 86.55 is: 119.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.42 : 149.83 = 86.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.42/149.83 = 86.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.42x = 149.83 × 86.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.42x = 12,967.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,967.50/108.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.61

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