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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.72, 150 and 71.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.72, 150 and 71.88 is: 99.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.72 : 150 = 71.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.72/150 = 71.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.72x = 150 × 71.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.72x = 10,782
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,782/108.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.17

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