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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.99, 150.40 and 59.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.99, 150.40 and 59.86 is: 82.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.99 : 150.40 = 59.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.99/150.40 = 59.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.99x = 150.40 × 59.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.99x = 9,002.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,002.94/108.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.60

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