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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.83, 150.17 and 62.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.83, 150.17 and 62.21 is: 85.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.83 : 150.17 = 62.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.83/150.17 = 62.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.83x = 150.17 × 62.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.83x = 9,342.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,342.61/108.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.84

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