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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.99, 150.33 and 81.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.99, 150.33 and 81.30 is: 112.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.99 : 150.33 = 81.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.99/150.33 = 81.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.99x = 150.33 × 81.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.99x = 12,221.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,221.83/108.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.14

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