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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.76, 150.11 and 65.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.76, 150.11 and 65.11 is: 89.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.76 : 150.11 = 65.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.76/150.11 = 65.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.76x = 150.11 × 65.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.76x = 9,773.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,773.66/108.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.86

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