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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.70, 149.94 and 84.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.70, 149.94 and 84.10 is: 116.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.70 : 149.94 = 84.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.70/149.94 = 84.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.70x = 149.94 × 84.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.70x = 12,609.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,609.95/108.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.01

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