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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.88, 149.94 and 96.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.88, 149.94 and 96.52 is: 132.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.88 : 149.94 = 96.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.88/149.94 = 96.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.88x = 149.94 × 96.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.88x = 14,472.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,472.21/108.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.92

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