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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.96, 150.48 and 85.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.96, 150.48 and 85.68 is: 118.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.96 : 150.48 = 85.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.96/150.48 = 85.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.96x = 150.48 × 85.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.96x = 12,893.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,893.13/108.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.33

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