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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.72, 150.03 and 59.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.72, 150.03 and 59.59 is: 82.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.72 : 150.03 = 59.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.72/150.03 = 59.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.72x = 150.03 × 59.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.72x = 8,940.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,940.29/108.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.23

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