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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.73, 149.94 and 87.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.73, 149.94 and 87.94 is: 121.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.73 : 149.94 = 87.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.73/149.94 = 87.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.73x = 149.94 × 87.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.73x = 13,185.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,185.72/108.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.27

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