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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.76, 150.23 and 84.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.76, 150.23 and 84.16 is: 116.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.76 : 150.23 = 84.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.76/150.23 = 84.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.76x = 150.23 × 84.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.76x = 12,643.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,643.36/108.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.25

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