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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.88, 150.36 and 81.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.88, 150.36 and 81.34 is: 112.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.88 : 150.36 = 81.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.88/150.36 = 81.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.88x = 150.36 × 81.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.88x = 12,230.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,230.28/108.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.33

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