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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.67, 149.79 and 82.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.67, 149.79 and 82.35 is: 113.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.67 : 149.79 = 82.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.67/149.79 = 82.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.67x = 149.79 × 82.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.67x = 12,335.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,335.57/108.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.52

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