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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.91, 150.31 and 81.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.91, 150.31 and 81.23 is: 112.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.91 : 150.31 = 81.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.91/150.31 = 81.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.91x = 150.31 × 81.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.91x = 12,209.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,209.28/108.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.11

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