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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.70, 150.09 and 81.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.70, 150.09 and 81.37 is: 112.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.70 : 150.09 = 81.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.70/150.09 = 81.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.70x = 150.09 × 81.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.70x = 12,212.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,212.82/108.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.35

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