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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.90, 150.14 and 85.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.90, 150.14 and 85.50 is: 117.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.90 : 150.14 = 85.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.90/150.14 = 85.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.90x = 150.14 × 85.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.90x = 12,836.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,836.86/108.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.87

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