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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.97, 150.39 and 62.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.97, 150.39 and 62.34 is: 86.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.97 : 150.39 = 62.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.97/150.39 = 62.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.97x = 150.39 × 62.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.97x = 9,375.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,375.53/108.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.04

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