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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.59, 150.20 and 89.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.59, 150.20 and 89.63 is: 123.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.59 : 150.20 = 89.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.59/150.20 = 89.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.59x = 150.20 × 89.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.59x = 13,461.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,461.98/108.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.97

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