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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.91, 150.31 and 84.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.91, 150.31 and 84.34 is: 116.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.91 : 150.31 = 84.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.91/150.31 = 84.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.91x = 150.31 × 84.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.91x = 12,677.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,677.15/108.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.40

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