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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.87, 150.15 and 84.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.87, 150.15 and 84.30 is: 116.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.87 : 150.15 = 84.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.87/150.15 = 84.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.87x = 150.15 × 84.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.87x = 12,657.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,657.65/108.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.26

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