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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.84, 150.10 and 81.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.84, 150.10 and 81.16 is: 111.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.84 : 150.10 = 81.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.84/150.10 = 81.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.84x = 150.10 × 81.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.84x = 12,181.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,181.84/108.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.93

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