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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.93, 150.21 and 79.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.93, 150.21 and 79.61 is: 109.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.93 : 150.21 = 79.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.93/150.21 = 79.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.93x = 150.21 × 79.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.93x = 11,957.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,957.47/108.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.77

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