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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.96, 150.14 and 84.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.96, 150.14 and 84.20 is: 116.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.96 : 150.14 = 84.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.96/150.14 = 84.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.96x = 150.14 × 84.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.96x = 12,641.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,641.79/108.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.02

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