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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.74, 150.14 and 84.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.74, 150.14 and 84.14 is: 116.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.74 : 150.14 = 84.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.74/150.14 = 84.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.74x = 150.14 × 84.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.74x = 12,631.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,631.61/108.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.17

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