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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.61, 150 and 84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.61, 150 and 84 is: 116.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.61 : 150 = 84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.61/150 = 84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.61x = 150 × 84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.61x = 12,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,600/108.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.01

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