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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.87, 150.21 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.87, 150.21 and 95.88 is: 132.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.87 : 150.21 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.87/150.21 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.87x = 150.21 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.87x = 14,402.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,402.13/108.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.29

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