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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.79, 150.14 and 59.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.79, 150.14 and 59.68 is: 82.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.79 : 150.14 = 59.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.79/150.14 = 59.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.79x = 150.14 × 59.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.79x = 8,960.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,960.36/108.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.36

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