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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.44, 150.27 and 107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.44, 150.27 and 107.12 is: 148.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.44 : 150.27 = 107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.44/150.27 = 107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.44x = 150.27 × 107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.44x = 16,096.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,096.92/108.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.44

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