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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.94, 149.94 and 81.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.94, 149.94 and 81.27 is: 111.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.94 : 149.94 = 81.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.94/149.94 = 81.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.94x = 149.94 × 81.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.94x = 12,185.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,185.62/108.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.86

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