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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.72, 150.03 and 64.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.72, 150.03 and 64.47 is: 88.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.72 : 150.03 = 64.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.72/150.03 = 64.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.72x = 150.03 × 64.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.72x = 9,672.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,672.43/108.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.97

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