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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.76, 149.96 and 85.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.76, 149.96 and 85.37 is: 117.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.76 : 149.96 = 85.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.76/149.96 = 85.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.76x = 149.96 × 85.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.76x = 12,801.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,801.34/108.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.71

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