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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.93, 150.33 and 59.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.93, 150.33 and 59.81 is: 82.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.93 : 150.33 = 59.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.93/150.33 = 59.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.93x = 150.33 × 59.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.93x = 8,990.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,990.83/108.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.53

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