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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.59, 150 and 99.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.59, 150 and 99.37 is: 137.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.59 : 150 = 99.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.59/150 = 99.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.59x = 150 × 99.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.59x = 14,904.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,904.75/108.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.26

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