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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.77, 150.12 and 65.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.77, 150.12 and 65.12 is: 89.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.77 : 150.12 = 65.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.77/150.12 = 65.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.77x = 150.12 × 65.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.77x = 9,775.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,775.06/108.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.87

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