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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.68, 150.96 and 82.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.68, 150.96 and 82.08 is: 112.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.68 : 150.96 = 82.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.68/150.96 = 82.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.68x = 150.96 × 82.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.68x = 12,390.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,390.80/109.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.97

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