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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.84, 149.94 and 84.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.84, 149.94 and 84.27 is: 116.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.84 : 149.94 = 84.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.84/149.94 = 84.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.84x = 149.94 × 84.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.84x = 12,635.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,635.44/108.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.09

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