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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.79, 150.16 and 77.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.79, 150.16 and 77.65 is: 107.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.79 : 150.16 = 77.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.79/150.16 = 77.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.79x = 150.16 × 77.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.79x = 11,660.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,660.11/108.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.18

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