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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.79, 150.14 and 62.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.79, 150.14 and 62.18 is: 85.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.79 : 150.14 = 62.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.79/150.14 = 62.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.79x = 150.14 × 62.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.79x = 9,335.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,335.62/108.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.81

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