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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.81, 150.17 and 62.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.81, 150.17 and 62.19 is: 85.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.81 : 150.17 = 62.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.81/150.17 = 62.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.81x = 150.17 × 62.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.81x = 9,339.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,339.23/108.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.83

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