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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.88, 150.48 and 84.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.88, 150.48 and 84.28 is: 116.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.88 : 150.48 = 84.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.88/150.48 = 84.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.88x = 150.48 × 84.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.88x = 12,682.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,682.45/108.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.48

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