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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.87, 150.24 and 59.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.87, 150.24 and 59.75 is: 82.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.87 : 150.24 = 59.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.87/150.24 = 59.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.87x = 150.24 × 59.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.87x = 8,975.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,975.98/108.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.45

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