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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.67, 149.73 and 81.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.67, 149.73 and 81.03 is: 111.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.67 : 149.73 = 81.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.67/149.73 = 81.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.67x = 149.73 × 81.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.67x = 12,132.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,132.62/108.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.65

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