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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.95, 150.35 and 59.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.95, 150.35 and 59.84 is: 82.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.95 : 150.35 = 59.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.95/150.35 = 59.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.95x = 150.35 × 59.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.95x = 8,996.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,996.34/108.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.57

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