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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.83, 150.03 and 81.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.83, 150.03 and 81.20 is: 111.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.83 : 150.03 = 81.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.83/150.03 = 81.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.83x = 150.03 × 81.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.83x = 12,181.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,181.69/108.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.94

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