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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.73, 150.03 and 85.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.73, 150.03 and 85.42 is: 117.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.73 : 150.03 = 85.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.73/150.03 = 85.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.73x = 150.03 × 85.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.73x = 12,815.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,815.56/108.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.87

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