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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.96, 150.39 and 83.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.96, 150.39 and 83.04 is: 114.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.96 : 150.39 = 83.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.96/150.39 = 83.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.96x = 150.39 × 83.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.96x = 12,488.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,488.39/108.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.61

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