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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.95, 150.34 and 59.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.95, 150.34 and 59.82 is: 82.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.95 : 150.34 = 59.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.95/150.34 = 59.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.95x = 150.34 × 59.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.95x = 8,993.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,993.34/108.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.55

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