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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.61, 149.96 and 67.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.61, 149.96 and 67.24 is: 92.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.61 : 149.96 = 67.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.61/149.96 = 67.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.61x = 149.96 × 67.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.61x = 10,083.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,083.31/108.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.84

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