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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.77, 150.11 and 59.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.77, 150.11 and 59.66 is: 82.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.77 : 150.11 = 59.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.77/150.11 = 59.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.77x = 150.11 × 59.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.77x = 8,955.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,955.56/108.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.33

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