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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.87, 150.12 and 81.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.87, 150.12 and 81.19 is: 111.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.87 : 150.12 = 81.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.87/150.12 = 81.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.87x = 150.12 × 81.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.87x = 12,188.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,188.92/108.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.96

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