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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.85, 149.96 and 86.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.85, 149.96 and 86.98 is: 119.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.85 : 149.96 = 86.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.85/149.96 = 86.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.85x = 149.96 × 86.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.85x = 13,042.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,042.34/108.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.82

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