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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.82, 150.97 and 104.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.82, 150.97 and 104.86 is: 145.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.82 : 150.97 = 104.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.82/150.97 = 104.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.82x = 150.97 × 104.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.82x = 15,830.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,830.71/108.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.48

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