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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.62, 149.90 and 62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.62, 149.90 and 62 is: 85.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.62 : 149.90 = 62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.62/149.90 = 62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.62x = 149.90 × 62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.62x = 9,293.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,293.80/108.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.56

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