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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.54, 149.79 and 86.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.54, 149.79 and 86.87 is: 119.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.54 : 149.79 = 86.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.54/149.79 = 86.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.54x = 149.79 × 86.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.54x = 13,012.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,012.26/108.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.88

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