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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.83, 150.12 and 70.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.83, 150.12 and 70.04 is: 96.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.83 : 150.12 = 70.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.83/150.12 = 70.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.83x = 150.12 × 70.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.83x = 10,514.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,514.40/108.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.61

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