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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.88, 150.40 and 76.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.88, 150.40 and 76.24 is: 105.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.88 : 150.40 = 76.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.88/150.40 = 76.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.88x = 150.40 × 76.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.88x = 11,466.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,466.50/108.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.31

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