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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.68, 150.32 and 95.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.68, 150.32 and 95.74 is: 132.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.68 : 150.32 = 95.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.68/150.32 = 95.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.68x = 150.32 × 95.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.68x = 14,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,391.50/108.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.43

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