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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.70, 150 and 86.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.70, 150 and 86.64 is: 119.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.70 : 150 = 86.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.70/150 = 86.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.70x = 150 × 86.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.70x = 12,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,996/108.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.56

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