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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.88, 150.19 and 65.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.88, 150.19 and 65.21 is: 89.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.88 : 150.19 = 65.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.88/150.19 = 65.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.88x = 150.19 × 65.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.88x = 9,792.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,792.98/108.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.94

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