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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.75, 150.18 and 82.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.75, 150.18 and 82.83 is: 114.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.75 : 150.18 = 82.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.75/150.18 = 82.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.75x = 150.18 × 82.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.75x = 12,439.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,439.41/108.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.39

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