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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.91, 150.28 and 62.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.91, 150.28 and 62.29 is: 85.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.91 : 150.28 = 62.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.91/150.28 = 62.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.91x = 150.28 × 62.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.91x = 9,360.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,360.94/108.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.95

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