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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.91, 150.39 and 79.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.91, 150.39 and 79.75 is: 110.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.91 : 150.39 = 79.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.91/150.39 = 79.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.91x = 150.39 × 79.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.91x = 11,993.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,993.60/108.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.12

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