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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.70, 149.93 and 65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.70, 149.93 and 65 is: 89.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.70 : 149.93 = 65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.70/149.93 = 65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.70x = 149.93 × 65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.70x = 9,745.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,745.45/108.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.65

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