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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.86, 150.19 and 65.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.86, 150.19 and 65.18 is: 89.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.86 : 150.19 = 65.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.86/150.19 = 65.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.86x = 150.19 × 65.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.86x = 9,789.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,789.06/108.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.93

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