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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.67, 149.96 and 59.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.67, 149.96 and 59.54 is: 82.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.67 : 149.96 = 59.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.67/149.96 = 59.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.67x = 149.96 × 59.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.67x = 8,928.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,928.70/108.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.17

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