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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.67, 149.95 and 62.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.67, 149.95 and 62.04 is: 85.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.67 : 149.95 = 62.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.67/149.95 = 62.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.67x = 149.95 × 62.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.67x = 9,302.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,302.90/108.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.61

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