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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.69, 150.03 and 97.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.69, 150.03 and 97.74 is: 134.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.69 : 150.03 = 97.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.69/150.03 = 97.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.69x = 150.03 × 97.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.69x = 14,663.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,663.93/108.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.92

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