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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.59, 149.03 and 96.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.59, 149.03 and 96.66 is: 132.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.59 : 149.03 = 96.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.59/149.03 = 96.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.59x = 149.03 × 96.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.59x = 14,405.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,405.12/108.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.66

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