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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.72, 150.03 and 71.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.72, 150.03 and 71.82 is: 99.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.72 : 150.03 = 71.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.72/150.03 = 71.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.72x = 150.03 × 71.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.72x = 10,775.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,775.15/108.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.11

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