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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.61, 149.93 and 67.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.61, 149.93 and 67.17 is: 92.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.61 : 149.93 = 67.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.61/149.93 = 67.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.61x = 149.93 × 67.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.61x = 10,070.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,070.80/108.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.72

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