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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.76, 150.18 and 77.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.76, 150.18 and 77.77 is: 107.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.76 : 150.18 = 77.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.76/150.18 = 77.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.76x = 150.18 × 77.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.76x = 11,679.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,679.50/108.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.39

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