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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.79, 150.06 and 94.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.79, 150.06 and 94.96 is: 130.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.79 : 150.06 = 94.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.79/150.06 = 94.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.79x = 150.06 × 94.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.79x = 14,249.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,249.70/108.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.98

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