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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.62, 150 and 98.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.62, 150 and 98.90 is: 136.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.62 : 150 = 98.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.62/150 = 98.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.62x = 150 × 98.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.62x = 14,835
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,835/108.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.58

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