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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.81, 150.26 and 84.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.81, 150.26 and 84.31 is: 116.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.81 : 150.26 = 84.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.81/150.26 = 84.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.81x = 150.26 × 84.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.81x = 12,667.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,667.62/108.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.42

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