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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.86, 150.03 and 81.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.86, 150.03 and 81.18 is: 111.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.86 : 150.03 = 81.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.86/150.03 = 81.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.86x = 150.03 × 81.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.86x = 12,179.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,179.44/108.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.89

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