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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.74, 150.04 and 65.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.74, 150.04 and 65.10 is: 89.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.74 : 150.04 = 65.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.74/150.04 = 65.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.74x = 150.04 × 65.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.74x = 9,767.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,767.60/108.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.83

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