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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.56, 149.90 and 80.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.56, 149.90 and 80.96 is: 111.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.56 : 149.90 = 80.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.56/149.90 = 80.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.56x = 149.90 × 80.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.56x = 12,135.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,135.90/108.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.79

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