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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.39, 163.52 and 99.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.39, 163.52 and 99.57 is: 150.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.39 : 163.52 = 99.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.39/163.52 = 99.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.39x = 163.52 × 99.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.39x = 16,281.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,281.19/108.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.21

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