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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.79, 150.16 and 64.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.79, 150.16 and 64.55 is: 89.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.79 : 150.16 = 64.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.79/150.16 = 64.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.79x = 150.16 × 64.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.79x = 9,692.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,692.83/108.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.10

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