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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.81, 150.13 and 62.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.81, 150.13 and 62.17 is: 85.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.81 : 150.13 = 62.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.81/150.13 = 62.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.81x = 150.13 × 62.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.81x = 9,333.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,333.58/108.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.78

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