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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.97, 150.35 and 87.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.97, 150.35 and 87.13 is: 120.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.97 : 150.35 = 87.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.97/150.35 = 87.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.97x = 150.35 × 87.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.97x = 13,099.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,099.56/108.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.21

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