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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.63, 149.77 and 82.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.63, 149.77 and 82.43 is: 113.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.63 : 149.77 = 82.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.63/149.77 = 82.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.63x = 149.77 × 82.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.63x = 12,345.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,345.46/108.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.65

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